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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Rich Napolitano

Booking Overview

A maritime history and shipwreck podcast built primarily around solo examinations of maritime disasters and seafaring legends, with occasional external guests such as authors, historians, mariners, divers, archaeologists, and technical specialists. Agencies could credibly pitch subject-matter experts with relevant maritime, naval, engineering, archaeology, diving, or historical expertise; booking difficulty is likely low for niche experts with a strong connection to a specific wreck or disaster.

Metrics

Episodes: 182

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.9k subscribers

Instagram: 1.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rich@shipwrecksandseadogs.com

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Host

Rich Napolitano - Maritime history podcaster who researches, writes, edits, and produces episodes about shipwrecks, maritime disasters, and seafaring history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant subject-matter expertise in maritime history, shipwrecks, maritime disasters, naval history, marine engineering, archaeology, diving, or seafaring, supported by professional, academic, or firsthand experience.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or professional expertise in a maritime or technical field, Firsthand experience as a mariner, diver, archaeologist, or maritime researcher, Authorship or research focused on shipwrecks, maritime history, or naval disasters

Recent Guest Discussions

Ralph E. Napolitano, Jr. - Structural Failures That Caused The SS Pendleton And SS Fort Mercer To Break Apart During A 1952 Nor'easter, Including The Engineering Factors Behind The Disasters.

Recent Topics

History, Maritime History, Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters, Underwater Archaeology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
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This Week in Shipwrecks #8

October 09, 2026

This week's roundup spans a war reaching the Black Sea, a fishing vessel run aground beneath a Scottish sea stack, and a 2,100-year-old shipwreck that gave up its cargo almost untouched. Host Rich Napolitano covers seven stories in sourced, fact-checked detail, from active maritime disasters to historic wrecks and the ongoing fight to save a Falklands-era frigate from the scrapyard. Stories in this episode: Drone Strikes Sink Two Ships in the Black Sea — Russian drone attacks sink the ca...

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

October 09, 2026

Gain insights from some incredible guests on The Jordan Harbinger Show. I have become a regular listener again and hope you check it out too!

HMAS Sydney: Australia's Worst Naval Disaster

October 06, 2026

On November 19, 1941, the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney met a suspicious merchant ship off the coast of Western Australia. The ship claimed to be a harmless Dutch freighter. It was actually the German raider HSK Kormoran, and within hours, Sydney was gone. All 645 crew members were lost, making it the worst naval disaster in Australian history. This episodes describes the entire service history of HMAS Sydney (D-48) the questions that haunted Australia for decades. Why did Captain Jos...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs?

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is hosted by Rich Napolitano. Its publicly listed email is rich@shipwrecksandseadogs.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs?

The publicly listed email for Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs: rich@shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

How many listeners does Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs have?

Podseeker estimates Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs?

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant subject-matter expertise in maritime history, shipwrecks, maritime disasters, naval history, marine engineering, archaeology, diving, or seafaring, supported by professional, academic, or firsthand experience. Common among recent guests: Academic or professional expertise in a maritime or technical field; Firsthand experience as a mariner, diver, archaeologist, or maritime researcher; Authorship or research focused on shipwrecks, maritime history, or naval disasters. Recent guests include Ralph E. Napolitano, Jr..

How hard is it to get booked on Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Maritime History, Shipwrecks, Maritime Disasters, and Underwater Archaeology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rich@shipwrecksandseadogs.com

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