Best Naval Academy Sports Podcasts (2024)

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⚓ Navy rugby begins its road to a repeat 42:55

5h ago42:55

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Navy men's rugby captured the Collegiate Rugby Association of American Division I-A national championship last spring. Navy's road to a repeat began this past Saturday with an impressive 41-7 victory over Mary Washington. Top-ranked Navy now hosts Arkansas State in the quarterfinals this Saturday at the Prusmack Rugby Center. Navy insiders Bill Wag…

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#274: Providing Quality Housing Opportunities to Deserving Families with Briar Bearss, USMA ‘22 30:38

1d ago30:38

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“We’re really taking care of the houses and we’re really taking care of the families that are living in these houses. We’re providing a service just as much as we are being landlords because these families can take their government vouchers wherever they go. We have to be good stewards of the government funding or else it is going to naturally leav…

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Ball to Bat & Bat to Ball: A Conversation with Navy Baseball Hitting Coach Jeff Kane 39:03

5d ago39:03

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! The Army-Navy Star series looks like it could go down to the wire!. Find out how the Women's Tennis team came from behind to post a huge win in our sports update. We'll also get caught up on both track & field and lacrosse teams. And you're not going to want to miss ou…

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⚓ Navy women's tennis secures first Star of the spring season 47:38

6d ago47:38

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy women's tennis, which beat archrival Army this past Saturday to capture the first Star competition of the spring season. We interview head coach Keith Puryear and junior standout Emily Tannenbaum about the big win and how the season is going so far. We also discuss the …

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⚓ Navy football spring camp takes the spotlight 56:36

13d ago56:36

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Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst break down some of the key issues facing Navy football during spring practice. We talk to head coach Brian Newberry and rising senior safety Rayuan Lane about a variety of topics involving the program and spring camp.

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⚓ Army-Navy Rivalry Hits the Diamond 56:03

20d ago56:03

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Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy baseball, which will host archrival Army in a doubleheader Saturday at Max Bishop Stadium. The Midshipmen are looking to turn things around in the series after losing nine of 10 games against the Black Knights in 2022 and 2023. We also talk about spring football camp getting unde…

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#273: Protecting Small Businesses through Cybersecurity Solutions with Dennis Moore, USAFA ‘87 24:29

20d ago24:29

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“In today’s world, a lot of things are moved out into the cloud…it’s up to the business themselves to protect that data.” -Dennis Moore, USAFA ‘87 Dennis Moore is the Founder of Coefficient Technologies, a trusted cybersecurity partner that provides the most up-to-date cybersecurity solutions, strategies, and IT services to help companies defend th…

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⚓ Mat Madness 1:03:37

27d ago1:03:37

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March means tournament time for college wrestling as well and Navy had six competitors qualify for the NCAA Championships. Josh Koderhandt leads the way after capturing the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championship. We talk to Koderhandt and Navy head coach Cary Kolat about what transpired at the EIWA Tournament and look ahead to n…

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Navy Sports Central Rewind: The 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse Team's Season to Remember 37:01

26d ago37:01

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we're going to jump into the Navy Sports Central time machine and revisit the 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse team's unforgettable season. This year marks the 20th anniversary of their magical run to the Final Four. And in our Deep Dive segment, you will learn how they…

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⚓ Navy men's basketball starts March Madness on a winning note 59:44

1M ago59:44

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March Madness is officially upon us and Navy men's basketball got the postseason started by beating Loyola Maryland in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament. Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner provide an in-depth review of the game and look ahead to Thursday's quarterfinal matchup at Boston University. We are joined by…

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⚓ Death, Taxes and Navy Swimming and Diving Sweeps the Patriot League Championships 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

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Navy swimming and diving did it again by sweeping the Patriot League Championships, held Feb. 21-24 inside Lejeune Hall on the academy campus. The Navy men's team has 20 championships in 20 seasons as a member of the Patriot League. The Navy women's team secured its 12th straight title and 22nd overall. We talked to men's coach Bill Roberts and wom…

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⚓ Previewing the Brigade Boxing Championships and reviewing the Army-Navy wrestling match, which ended in controversy 45:12

2M ago45:12

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We preview the 83rd Brigade Boxing Championships by talking to Navy interim coach Adan Salguerro. We also review the Army-Navy wrestling match, which ended in controversial fashion. Radio color analyst Mike Heary joins the pod to talk in-depth about Navy men's basketball. Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst also discuss baseball s…

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#272: Maximizing the Power of Relationships as a Serial Entrepreneur with Max Sivohins, USCGA ‘13 56:06

2M ago56:06

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“I think it’s easy to make your first million. What’s hard is staying there and doing it consistently, because now, all of the pressure is on you.” -Max Sivohins, USCGA ‘13 Max Sivohins is a serial entrepreneur primarily focused on multi-family real estate development and government contracting. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of A…

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⚓ From Annapolis to Outer Space: Former Navy women's soccer player Nicole Aunapu Mann is now a superstar astronaut 20:50

2M ago20:50

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Nicole Aunapu Mann was a standout member of the Navy women's soccer team from 1995 through 1998, serving as captain as a senior. She was commissioned as a Marine Corps officer and became a fighter pilot flying the F/A-18 Hornet. She attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and was subsequently selected as an astronaut candidate. In October, 2021, …

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Adaptability & Collaboration: How the Navy Women's Swimming & Diving Team Continues to Outshine Their Competition 39:36

2M ago39:36

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In today's episode, you'll get a complete update you on the Army-Navy Star Series, where in the month of February we saw some truly exceptional performances and record-breaking moments. On the biggest weekend of the Star Competition all year, outstanding Navy athletes …

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⚓ An in-depth interview with newly-hired Navy football offensive coordinator Drew Cronic 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner conduct an in-depth interview with newly-hired Navy football offensive coordinator Drew Cronic. We cover a wide range of topics with Cronic talking about why he resigned as head coach at Mercer to join the Navy program, breaking down his version of Wing-T offense, discussing personnel and much m…

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#271: Connecting People Through Gaming and Revolutionizing Esports with Patrick Cronin, USMA ‘13 32:07

2M ago32:07

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“Esports can turn something that could be very negative…180 degrees into a very positive experience for a child’s life.” -Patrick Cronin, USMA ‘13 Patrick Cronin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vanta, an esports company that provides a curriculum, a platform, and leagues to help kids from 8-18 grow into the best version of themselves. The company inte…

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⚓ It was a Star-studded Saturday for Navy Athletics 54:14

2M ago54:14

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If Navy Athletics winds up winning the annual Star Series, Saturday may be viewed as the turning point. Navy swept archrival Army in four Star Series competitions: Rifle and Gymnastics along with men's and women's Indoor Track and Field. The Midshipmen now lead the Star Series, presented by USAA, 9-6-1…

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#270: Excelling in the Sports World as a Player and Entrepreneur with Antoine Hood II, USAFA ‘06 35:14

2M ago35:14

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"Any storied franchise that would love to get on board and continue to add more value to the brand they have already created would be a huge milestone.” -Antoine Hood II, USAFA ‘06 Antoine Hood II is a professional basketball player, cancer survivor, published writer, U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, and military officer. As an NBA free agent guard…

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⚓ It's February so that means college lacrosse season begins 54:09

3M ago54:09

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy men's lacrosse, which opens the 2024 season Saturday at home against Mount St. Mary's. Coach Joe Amplo joins the podcast for the interview segment to preview the season and discuss the makeup of this year's team. We talk men's and women's basketball during the opening s…

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Forging a Championship Culture: Navy Men's Swimming & Diving Coach Bill Roberts Shares His Thoughts 39:15

3M ago39:15

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! We are back with a terrific start to the new year! In our sports update, we will be checking in with the Track & Field and Wrestling teams. And you will also get an nice breakdown of men's basketball team's exciting win over Army. Then, be sure to stay with us as we we…

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⚓ Chuck Ristano Takes Charge of the Navy Baseball Program and The Graduate Hotel Comes Aboard as a Sponsor of the Anchors Aweigh Podcast 55:04

3M ago55:04

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner welcome first-year Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano to the Anchors Aweigh podcast for the interview segment. Ristano discusses his vision for the program and his acclimation to the Naval Academy. Also, we review the Army-Navy basketball game and pay tribute to legendary former Navy cross countr…

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⚓ Drew Cronic brings hybrid Wing-T offense to Navy football; Navy Gymnastics vaults into action 50:53

3M ago50:53

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Navy athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner break down the hiring of Drew Cronic as Navy football offensive coordinator. We discuss the diversity of his "hybrid Wing-T" attack. We talk to Navy gymnastics coach Kip Simon and team captain Ian Dinmore during the interview segment. The Midshipmen will host the Navy Open this weekend. We also …

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#269: Helping Clients Solve Financial Puzzles with Steve Wingard, USMA ‘87 41:07

3M ago41:07

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“I’m an acquirer and curator of ideas and strategies, and I have a Rolodex of people to execute those strategies.” -Steve Wingard, USMA ‘87 Steve Wingard is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wayfinder Wealth, a financial advising firm that helps families and business owners uncomplicate complex planning with a specialization in high net-worth str…

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⚓ Navy basketball takes center stage as calendar flips to 2024 45:25

3M ago45:25

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Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst review the opening week of Patriot League play for the Navy men's basketball team, which split a pair of home games. We are joined by Navy women's basketball coach Tim Taylor for the interview segment to discuss the season to date. We highlight Navy lacrosse, wrestling, women's golf and men's sw…

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⚓ Column about Jacob Busic sparks debate 54:55

3M ago54:55

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner discuss the situation surrounding football player Jacob Busic, who entered the transfer portal after being denied a fifth year of eligibility by the academy administration. Bill Wagner's column in The Capital about service academies granting athletes an extra year of eligibility has sparked cons…

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⚓ Coaching staff shakeup for Navy football 34:36

4M ago34:36

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Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst analyze the Navy football staff changes that were announced last week. Assistant head coach Ashley Ingram left to become head coach at Carson-Newman, while offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut did not have his contract renewed. We also discuss Navy men's basketball and report on some staff change…

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⚓ Navy swimming and diving sweeps Star meet 53:39

4M ago53:39

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy swimming and diving, which swept the annual Star meet. We also discuss all aspects of the 124th Army-Navy Game.

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Total Disruption: Unveiling the Effects of Transfer Portal on College Football and Breaking Down the CFP's Latest Screw Up 31:15

4M ago31:15

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we will take a look at the college transfer portal and how it has basically become college football's version of the free agent market. We will also critique the controversial final rankings of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee post-Championship W…

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⚓ 🏈 Putting a bow on the 2023 season 36:17

4M ago36:17

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The Navy Football Podcast team closes out the 2023 season by breaking down the Army-Navy Game and discussing the state of the program. We are once again joined by special guest Mike James of The Mid Report.

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#268: Exploring Unmanned Aircraft System Frontiers with Bill Daggett, USAFA ‘01 27:15

4M ago27:15

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“Our vision for DAG is to become that trusted go-to for clear-eyed UAS insight within the industry.”-Bill Daggett, USAFA ‘01 Bill Daggett is the Founder and Managing Director of Delta Advisory Group (DAG), a commercially focused consulting company with a concentration on emerging Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) platforms and capabilities. DAG uses i…

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⚓ 🏈 In-depth preview of the Army-Navy Game 34:04

4M ago34:04

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The Navy Football Podcast team goes in-depth with previewing the 124th Army-Navy Game. In addition to the usual expert analysis from former Navy football players Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds, we are joined by Mike James of The Mid Report. Bill Wagner, longtime Navy football beat writer for The Capital and Baltimore Sun newspapers, moderates the…

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⚓ An exclusive interview with Navy head coach Brian Newberry in advance of the 124th Army-Navy Game 52:35

4M ago52:35

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner gear up for the 124th edition of the Army-Navy Game by conducting an exclusive interview with Brian Newberry. Navy's first-year head coach reflects on the 2023 season and talks about lessons learned. He also discusses the state of the program now and going forward.…

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⚓ 🏈 Exclusive interview with New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona, a Naval Academy graduate 41:47

4M ago41:47

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The Navy Football Podcast team kicks off Army-Navy Game week by talking to New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona, a 2015 Naval Academy graduate. Cardona, a nine-year NFL veteran, talks about Gillette Stadium and the New England region hosting the Army-Navy game.

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⚓ Let the hype begin for the 124th Army-Navy Game 1:01:03

5M ago1:01:03

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner kick off the Anchors Aweigh podcast coverage of Army-Navy football by taking a look at the promotional side of America's Game. We talk to Jon Starrett, Navy's Associate Athletic Director for Corporate Sales, about the sponsorship that helps make Army-Navy such a premier event. We also speak with…

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#267: Navigating Real Estate Markets and Building Relationships with Neil Hoy, USAFA ‘03 28:05

5M ago28:05

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“Something that has been very beneficial to me was the value of a mentor, in both real estate and the private equity space.” -Neil Hoy, USAFA ‘03 Neil Hoy is an Investor Relations Specialist with VaultCap Partners, a private real estate investment firm that specializes in the acquisition, renovation, and asset management of underperforming multifam…

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⚓ 🏈 SMU Week 35:16

5M ago35:16

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The Navy Football Podcast team reviews last Saturday's victory over East Carolina and looks ahead to Saturday's showdown with SMU in Dallas. Former Navy football greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds offer praise for the Navy defense and break down the continued uneven play of the offense. Producer Chris Servello, who brings a fan's perspective t…

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⚓ A conversation with Paralympic swimmer Brad Snyder, a 2006 Naval Academy graduate 46:11

5M ago46:11

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Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst catch up with Brad Snyder, a 2006 Naval Academy graduate who has captured six gold medals as a paralympic swimmer. Snyder, who lost sight in both eyes as a result of a battlefield explosion, has returned to the academy as a professor. We also talk Navy football, basketball, volleyball and water polo among…

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⚓ 🏈 Good Times Are Here Again! 31:45

5M ago31:45

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For the first time in nearly a month, the Navy Football Podcast team gets to discuss a win. Navy football put together its most complete game of the season in blowing out Alabama-Birmingham, 31-6. Former Navy football stars Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds break down the game, highlighting a superb performance by the defense and breakout effort by …

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⚓ Volleyball, Sprint Football Capture Stars by Beating Army 52:35

5M ago52:35

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Navy insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner review Navy football's big blowout of Alabama-Birmingham and look ahead to the Senior Day matchup with East Carolina. Pete breaks down his epic call of Rayuan Lane's 97-yard interception return for touchdown. Navy volleyball authored an instance classic by rallying from a 2-0 deficit to beat Army in five …

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Navy's Magnificent Seven: Behind the Scenes with the Women's Triathlon Team 47:45

5M ago47:45

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Get ready to step into the shoes of the Navy Women's Triathlon Team as they gear up for the NCAA championships in Tempe, Arizona. We promise an exciting journey that not only explores the physical and mental preparation these athletes undertake but also showcases the u…

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⚓ 🏈 Temple recap/UAB preview combo 39:12

5M ago39:12

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The Navy Football Podcast team reviews the disappointing road loss to Temple, talks about Xavier Arline regaining the starting quarterback job and looks ahead to two straight home games against Alabama-Birmingham and East Carolina.

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⚓ Navy Wrestling opens season with a huge upset 42:10

5M ago42:10

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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner talk to wrestling coach Cary Kolat to discuss the huge upset of No. 23 Illinois in the season opener. Bill and Pete discuss the state of Navy football in the wake of Saturday's disappointing loss to Temple. It's must-win time for the Midshipmen with two straight home games upcoming. Pete provide…

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#266: Helping Military Retirees Make The Most Of Their Military Retirement Pension with Scott Tucker, USMA ‘02 38:01

5M ago38:01

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“I thought, ‘What if there’s a way to insure the wealth?’ That’s all you want, is to protect future sources of income.” -Scott Tucker, USMA ‘02 Scott Tucker is a former Army Officer, a West Point graduate, and author of four books with unconventional ideas about military retirement, life, and wealth. He is the Founder of US VetWealth, a wealth mana…

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Back on Course: My Conversation With Navy Women's Rowing Coach Joe Schlosberg 46:40

5M ago46:40

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at one the most quietly successful athletic programs at Annapolis, the Navy Women's Rowing team. Coach Joe Schlosberg will join us to talk about the impact that COVID had on the team and how his athletes bounced back to wi…

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⚓ 🏈 Temple Preview 33:41

6M ago33:41

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The Navy Football Podcast team tackles a number of topics while previewing Saturday's road game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Former Navy stars Keenan Reynolds and Eric Kettani talk about the quarterback situation and the importance of finding an offensive identity. Moderator Bill Wagner and producer Chris Servello disc…

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⚓ Women's Basketball Preview, Navy men's cross country captures the Patriot League Championship 52:05

6M ago52:05

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Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst discuss the state of Navy football leading up to this Saturday's road game at Temple and highlight Navy men's soccer for clinching a berth in the Patriot League Tournament. During the interview segment, we preview Navy women's basketball with head coach Tim Taylor and spotlight Navy men's cross country fo…

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#265: Estate Planning Through the Lens of Asset Protection with Rodney Hatley, Navy Veteran 33:40

6M ago33:40

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“This is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. If you don’t have any planning in place, I’d encourage you…to meet with an estate planning attorney, understand what your options are, and put something in place sooner rather than later.”-Rodney Hatley, Navy Veteran Rodney Hatley is a former U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) and the Founder of…

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⚓ 🏈 Air Force Recap 43:40

6M ago43:40

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The Navy Football Podcast team breaks down last Saturday's 17-6 loss to No. 22 Air Force in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series. Moderator Bill Wagner solicits analysis from former Navy greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds. Mike James of The Mid Report joins as special guest analyst, while producer Chris Servello provides a f…

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⚓ Previewing Navy men's basketball with head coach Ed DeChellis 40:40

6M ago40:40

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Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst review the Navy-Air Force football game and preview Navy men's basketball. Head coach Ed DeChellis talks about a significant roster turnover and looks ahead to the Veterans Classic.

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