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Scuttlebutt is the official podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA - an inspirational dive into the daily challenges, sparks of passion, and unwavering dedication our crew and supporters encounter daily. We also interview thought leaders in both the public and private sectors to hear their inspirational stories and opinions on current and relevant topics. A new episode will be released weekly. Connect with and get to know the cast of characters who give the ...
 
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Jose Hernandez: Rigging USS CONSTITUTION And More Part 2 19:57

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Jose Hernandez was a biologist by trade, but his love of sailing changed his life. When he left small sailboats behind in favor of square riggers, he had no idea he would one day be paid to rig one of the grandest remnants of the Age of Sail: USS CONSTITUTION, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat. We sat down with Jose to talk about knots a…
 
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Jose Hernandez: Rigging USS CONSTITUTION and More 24:44

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Jose Hernandez was a biologist by trade, but his love of sailing changed his life. When he left small sailboats behind in favor of square riggers, he had no idea he would one day be paid to rig one of the grandest remnants of the Age of Sail: USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat. We sat down with Jose to talk about knots a…
 
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When Your Office Is On A Battleship - Part 2 20:26

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Walking 300 feet to the nearest restroom, plenty of places to bang your shins, funky electrical systems, guests peeking in your window, and more in Part 2 of our discussion about what it's like to have your office on a WWII battleship. * * * * Come aboard for a tour Volunteer with us National Museum of the Surface Navy Become a Plank Owner Donate F…
 
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When Your Office Is On A Battleship - Part 1 21:57

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There are unusual aspects to many workplaces... but can your office nearly float away in a storm? From the significant highs and lows of temperature in this non-heated or air conditioned steel behemoth to overhearing amusing bits of conversation from guests in passageways near our offices, we share the unique and often amusing features of life on B…
 
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Scuttlebutt Extra: Judge Eileen Moore on Vietnam Veterans 27:22

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Judge Eileen Moore served as a combat nurse in Vietnam in the Army Nurse Corp, where she was Lieutenant Eileen Moore. Following Vietnam she went to college, law school, practiced law for ten years, and ultimately was appointed as a judge to the superior court. She currently serves as Justice Moore on the California Court of Appeals. Justice Moore d…
 
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Diplomats & Admirals: Fascinating WWII Facts From Author Dale Jenkins 41:21

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Back in July, we had author Dale Jenkins on the podcast to talk about his upcoming book, Diplomats And Admirals. Last Thursday, we were privileged to host the release party for the book. We also sat down with Dale and a panel of speakers for a preview of this fascinating new work. From failed negotiations and tragic misjudgments to powerful leaders…
 
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What Is This "Escape The Mothball Fleet" Thing? 23:57

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We've talked a bit about Escape The Mothball Fleet, our new exploration/adventure aboard Battleship IOWA, but what exactly is it? In this episode of Scuttlebutt, we explain not only what you'll experience when you participate, but how the idea for it developed. It's fun stuff, and it's like nothing you've ever tried before. * * * * Come aboard for …
 
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Finding Treasures: How Missing Pieces Return To The Ship 26:04

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Battleship IOWA has an uncanny knack for attracting historical treasures of all shapes, sizes, and several eras. From a guest book signed by FDR and his war cabinet to a Mark-48 bombardment computer, we're always on the lookout for things with relevance to the ship. And opportunities to acquire such priceless artifacts and missing pieces seem to fa…
 
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Charlie Noble, the fo'c's'le zoo, and more fun nautical terms 28:28

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A few podcasts back we got into a discussion about the origins of the word "scuttlebutt." A lot of you looked it up and dropped the meaning in the comments, so we decided to dedicate this week's podcast to ship lingo. We start by explaining a few good ones, then put the sailors in the crowd to the test with a list of terms they had to explain on th…
 
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2023... and BEYOND! Our Vision For Next Year 22:38

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In our last episode we discussed our strategies for preservation. In this one CEO Jonathan Williams describes the direction we're aiming for the next few years, leading up to the opening of the National Museum of the Surface Navy. How do we stay relevant for the future? How do we deliver the message about the importance of freedom of the seas to th…
 
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No Higher Honor: RADM Sam Cox, USN (Ret.) on the Battle Off Samar 20:34

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Every so often, an event of truly epic proportions becomes the stuff of legend. The engagement off Samar during the larger Battle of Leyte Gulf on Oct. 25, 1944 is such an event. Full of humbling, heroic sacrifice, this incredible naval engagement resulted in a U.S. victory that ultimately cost Japan the war. Presented during our Freedom of the Sea…
 
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HNSA 2022 Wrap-Up: In Which We Make Rust, Corrosion, And Coatings Interesting 31:43

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We finally have CEO Jonathan Williams back in the house, so we corralled him for a wrap up of this year's Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) conference. The theme was hull maintenance, a crucial part of operating a historic vessel as a museum, and in this podcast episode, we talk about the future of the industry with regard to preserving ships…
 
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Jesse Mendoza and VPAN: Making a Difference for Veterans aboard Battleship IOWA 27:04

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If you follow this podcast, you know that veterans are a priority at Battleship IOWA. To that end, for over a year, we have been home to the Los Angeles branch of Veterans Peer Access Network (VPAN). VPAN is a veterans-helping-veterans program that connects retired members of our armed forces and their families with services, resources, and other v…
 
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Ethos of Preservation 26:50

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How do we think of preservation when it comes to Battleship IOWA? There are multiple layers to the question. We're a museum, so we have to conserve the ship as an artifact, but we need the functionality of a modern office space. We have to respect the legacies of three generations of sailors (WWII, Korea, the Cold War), who served aboard. We have t…
 
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Assemblymember Mike Gipson Secures $6.7 Million for the National Museum of the Surface Navy 26:31

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Taking a break from our usual fare to bring you some incredible news: Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, 64th District stopped by this morning to officially deliver a check for $6.7 million to the National Museum Of The Surface Navy at Battleship IOWA to build the Freedom of the Seas Park Pavilion. Here is the check presentation ceremony in its entiret…
 
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Ben Poucher & Warrior Sailing: Healing & Strengthening Veterans Through Sailing 33:55

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Battleship IOWA is proud to be a safe haven for veterans as well as a resource and connection to programs dedicated to their well-being. Today, we're highlighting a truly special one: Warrior Sailing We chatted with Warrior Sailing director Ben Poucher to find out all about this life-changing program that gets wounded and injured veterans back into…
 
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Dave Way & Jim Kurrasch: A Curatorial Conversation Part II - "Artifact #1" 29:10

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The second half of our conversation with Dave Way (Battleship IOWA historian and curator) and Jim Kurrasch centers on "Artifact Number 1" - which is the ship itself. When you have a ship that has served during three different eras, what ethos do you choose when deciding how to preserve it? How do you keep it relevant and interesting to future gener…
 
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Dave Way & Jim Kurrasch: A Curatorial Conversation (Part I) 33:45

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Battleship IOWA is home to thousands of artifacts. From the ship herself to a chair from NAGATO - the last Japanese battleship, from physical objects to digital images, all of these artifacts must be cataloged and stored. Dave Way is the ship's historian and curator, and ten-year volunteer Jim Kurrasch is his "hands and feet." These two are the cor…
 
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Dave Badgett & Kent Coble: Fire Chiefs Remember 9/11 Twenty-One Years Later 26:27

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Battleship IOWA volunteers Dave Badgett and Kent Coble are retired fire chiefs - Dave finished his career as an assistant chief in charge of training with LA City Fire Department, Kent as a battalion/division chief for Santa Monica Fire Department. Dave was also a task force leader for LA City Fire's FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. On 9/1…
 
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VJ Alcomindras: From Tour Guide in Oahu to Guest Services Manager in LA 25:38

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VJ Alcomindras is a battleship kid. He's been working on Iowa Class BBs since he was 16. He started as the youngest tour guide ever hired (at that point) by our sister ship, USS Missouri, joined Battleship IOWA in 2015, and was recently promoted to Guest Services Manager. In this podcast we get to know him - from growing up on Oahu to college in Ca…
 
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Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach: A Visit With Lt. Adam Tellez and MNC Brian Chickering From The Mine Shop 31:10

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Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach lies on the Southern California coast between Long Beach and Huntington Beach. Dating back to 1944, this 5,000 acre complex features 230 buildings, 128 ammunition depots, a wharf for loading and off-loading ships, a 900 acre salt marsh wildlife refuge, and all sorts of things that go 'boom!' In this podcast we get a…
 
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Carl Herzog: Public Historian for USS CONSTITUTION Museum 29:14

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With the 210th anniversary of the infamous battle between the US Navy's venerable grande dame, USS CONSTITUTION, and HMS GUERRIERE coming up on August 19, we thought it would be fun to have a conversation with Dr. Carl Herzog, public historian for USS CONSTITUTION Museum. We chatted about everything from bottom copper and cathodic protection to wha…
 
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Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part III 17:54

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In the final installment of our series from our 10th anniversary panel, our team discusses how the state of Iowa came through with some critical funding just in time, how our transition to become the National Museum of the Surface Navy came about, and takes a few questions from the audience. Questions? Comments? Email podcast@labattleship.com Once …
 
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NOAA's Joe Sienkiewicz: How Weather Still Is A Factor For Battleship IOWA 28:19

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Joe Sienkiewicz, the chief of NOAA's Ocean Applications Branch, has quietly helped us behind the scenes to keep track of swells and storm surge that could affect Battleship IOWA as she sits tied to the dock in one of the world's busiest harbors. Now he joins the podcast to discuss how though it may seem like the ship is safely and permanently in po…
 
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Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part II 19:23

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We're back with Part II of our ten year retrospective panel, and this section is a lot of fun. CEO Jonathan Williams, COO Mike Getscher, and CIO David Canfield told stories from the ghost fleet - "Mike walks," David's fire stick, finding keys lost since 1987, and more - and Volunteer Manager Sue Schmidt talks about the gestation of our volunteer pr…
 
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Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part I 18:14

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July 2022 marks ten years since Battleship IOWA opened to the public as a museum in the Port of Los Angeles. We've come a long way in a decade, and we thought it would be fun to take a look back at where we started. CEO Jonathan Williams, COO Mike Getscher, CIO David Canfield, and Volunteer Manager Sue Schmidt sat down together for a panel discussi…
 
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Author Dale A. Jenkins: A Tin Can Sailor Talks WWII Diplomacy And Its Continuing Legacy 23:49

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This week's guest is Dale A. Jenkins, author of the soon-to-be-released book Diplomats And Admirals. With a background in foreign relations, this former "tin can" sailor has taken a fascinating look into the complicated relationships and poor advice that shaped United States involvement in World War II during the year between the Pearl Harbor attac…
 
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USS HORNET: A Visit with Staff from the Legendary Carrier 31:58

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Recently staff from USS Hornet stopped by for a visit. COO Laura Fies and Marketing & Outreach Manager Russell Moore were kind enough to sit down for a fun chat about the challenges we share and the innovations we make to keep our vessels relevant for years to come. * * * * Come aboard for a tour Volunteer with us National Museum of the Surface Nav…
 
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Marann Fengler: Figure Skating to a Battleship...? 31:31

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Executive assistant and podcast producer Marann Fengler has had a unique journey. First figure skating, then sailing square riggers, and now she's found a home working on Battleship IOWA. What was that progression like? She tells us in this week's episode. * * * * Come aboard for a tour Volunteer with us National Museum of the Surface Navy Become a…
 
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Bruce DD MacRae: UPS Vice President of Government Affairs 31:37

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There is no shortage of stand-out characters around Battleship IOWA, and for this episode we rounded up one of the most larger-than-life: Vice President of Government Affairs for UPS and Battleship IOWA board member Bruce D.D. MacRae. We talked to Bruce about how he got involved with the ship, his role in the recent presidential visit, and more... …
 
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Kristen Burns-Agria: SkillBridge Intern on Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 33:56

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Since early January we've been fortunate to have Kristen Burns-Agria with us. She's active Navy and a participant in SkillBridge - an internship program from the Department of Defense, designed to help service members transition from the military to civilian worlds. In this week's episode Kristen talks about her experience both with SkillBridge and…
 
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Captain Tyler O'Connor: US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Pilot 23:49

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We managed to sneak two podcast recording sessions in during #LAFleetWeek. Here's the second. Meet US Marine Corps captain Tyler O'Connor. Tyler and his crew brought in the star of our mini-airshow: the mighty MV-22 Osprey. Quite the spectacle to watch an aircraft that doesn't look like it should even be able to fly land and take off from our parki…
 
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Brian O'Rourke: Navy Region Southwest Media Relations Officer 23:31

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This episode finds our team sleep-deprived, sun-burned, and hours away from the finish of LA Fleet Week 2022. Despite the lack of coherence, they managed to coordinate a visit with Brian O'Rourke. Since 2017, as media relations officer for Navy Region Southwest, Brian has been heavily involved in the planning of LA Fleet Week from the Navy side of …
 
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LA Fleet Week with Jenny Sova Part 2 34:36

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We're back with more of a look at what goes on behind the scenes with LA Fleet Week. From ordering beverages for 50,000 to the logistics of wrangling ships, entertainers, and displays to coordinating receptions, meetings, and events to handling the whirlwind of crazy, last-minute changes to golf cart shenanigans, this celebration of our nation's se…
 
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Jenny Sova: Battleship IOWA Chief of Staff 32:39

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Jenny Sova joined our team in 2017 as director of planning for LA Fleet Week. Currently, she's Battleship IOWA's chief of staff. We dragged this wonderful, fun lady away from her crazy-busy schedule to chat about what it's like to stage an event as large as LA Fleet Week. Warning: we're a few weeks from the start of this first major public event si…
 
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George Musulin: Battleship IOWA's Electrician 29:42

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Battleship IOWA's crew is full of unique individuals who've come together to create a rather extraordinary team. That team is full of interesting characters... like our electrician, George Musulin. He's been around for years, and we'd like to put in a pithy description of him, but really you just have to experience him. * * * * Come aboard for a to…
 
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Homecoming: 1980s Crew Members Return To Battleship IOWA 32:21

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If you've been following this podcast, you know that April 19 is an important date for our organization. It is our time to celebrate the lives of 47 sailors lost on that day in 1989. For the last two years, Covid forced us to hold the ceremony as a mainly virtual event. This year we were happy to be able to open it to in-person attendance again. Cr…
 
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USS THE SULLIVANS And Hull Maintenance 32:32

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The museum ship industry was saddened recently to see heartbreaking images of the Fletcher-class destroyer USS THE SULLIVANS (DD-537) with a starboard list so significant, her decks were awash almost to the ship's centerline. No armchair quarterbacking here. For this episode we assembled a panel of professional mariners to discuss the challenges of…
 
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CIO David Canfield: Your Story Is Bigger Than Your Trauma 33:32

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On April 19, 1989 at 9:55 AM local time, the center gun on USS Iowa's Turret II suffered an open breech explosion (technically a deflagration). 47 sailors working within the turret perished. Vice President and Chief Information Officer David Canfield was a nineteen-year-old 3rd class engineman serving aboard Iowa that day. In this episode we talk a…
 
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Ready? Here We Go 22:59

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Welcome to the official podcast for the National Museum of the Surface Navy! Our first episode will introduce you to our regular panelists and set the stage for conversations to come. President & CEO Jonathan Williams Vice President & COO Mike Getscher Vice President & CIO David Canfield Development Manager Kyle Aube Executive Assistant Marann Feng…
 
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