Best U.S. Naval Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Edward J. Marolda on Admirals under Fire, PT 1 47:03

2h ago47:03

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews Dr. Edward J. Marolda about his new book Admirals Under Fire: The U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War. Dr. Marolda is the author of nine books on the Navy in Vietnam and worked as a civilian historian for the U.S. Navy for 40 years. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode on this important significant to the historiography of th…

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Dr. Abby Mullen: The United States in the First Barbary War, 1800-1805 1:01:27

7d ago1:01:27

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Dr. Abby Mullen discusses her forthcoming book To Fix a National Character: The United States in the First Barbary War, 1800-1805 with Tyler Pitrof. A periodic host of Preble Hall herself, Dr. Mullen is currently serving as an assistant professor in the History Department at the United States Naval Academy.…

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Dr. Sam Limneos: Honor at the Naval Academy, 1845-1875 54:14

14d ago54:14

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Dr. Sam Limneos discusses his recent Ph.D. dissertation, “More Nobility of Soul: Honor at the United States Naval Academy, 1845-1875,” with John Sherwood. Dr. Limneos served for four years as an archivist at the U.S. Naval Academy before joining the Naval History and Heritage Command in 2023 as the Deputy Branch Head of the Navy Archives.…

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#133: Amy Edmondson — Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, author of “Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well” 27:21

23d ago27:21

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For any long time listeners of the podcast, you know we are firm believers in failure being a positive thing. From D1 coaches to cutting edge researchers, great performers and leaders across the board understand the importance of allowing people to fail well. But, how exactly do you do that? Enter today’s guest Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of …

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EP. 400: The Melting Point: An Interview with Former CENTCOM Commander General McKenzie, USMC 49:16

29d ago49:16

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Host Bill Hamblet interviews former CENTCOM Commander General Frank McKenzie Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press.For more information on "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century," visit: www.usni.org/press/books/melting-pointBy U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 399: June Review 50:18

1M ago50:18

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Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke discuss highlights from the June issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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David Petraeus on CONFLICT 52:07

1M ago52:07

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews General David H. Petraeus about his new book, co-authored with Andrew Roberts, entitled Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. Topics covered include the characteristics of strategic leadership in war; and how technology has changed war since World War II. He also offers some career advice to midshipme…

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EP. 398: Operation Neptune: Liberating Europe 37:13

1M ago37:13

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Host Eric Mills and author Ed Offley discuss Operation Neptune, the most epic undertaking in the annals of amphibious warfare that unleashed a tidal wave of manpower onto France’s shores that marked the beginning of the end for the Third Reich.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 397: Another Historic Year for the PLA Navy 44:38

1M ago44:38

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Retired Navy Captain Jim Fanell—noted expert on the Chinese Navy, former Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and frequent Proceedings contributor—provides an update on the PLA Navy and their operations.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 396: May Issue Review 41:24

1M ago41:24

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Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the May issue, and preview the June issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Ep. 395: America's First Carrier 34:42

1M ago34:42

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Host Eric Mills talks with author David Winkler about his new book on the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier the USS Langley.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Charles Lachman: Codename Nemo aka U-505 50:21

2M ago50:21

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Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews author Charles Lachman to discuss his book, Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine, which tells the story of the U.S. Navy's capture of the German U-boat, U-505 on June 4, 1944.By Charles Lachman, Dr. Stephen Phillips

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#132: Kim Reed — Author of “Workhorse: My Sublime and Absurd Years in the New York Restaurant Scene,” Fmr. Executive Assistant for Chef Joe Bastianich 28:02

2M ago28:02

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In recent years, the celebrity chef and restaurant has taken the world by storm. The rise of the ‘chefprenaur’ has created a $10 billion dollar industry encapsulating everything from restaurant chains, branded cookware, cook books, television deals, and social media empires. Despite the glamor, one fact still remains: the restaurant scene is an unf…

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Ronald H. Spector on the Wars of Decolonization in Asia 52:58

2M ago52:58

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Ronald H. Spector sits down with John Sherwood and guest host Randy Papadopoulos to discuss his book, A Continent Erupts: Decolonization, Civil War, and Massacre in Postwar Asia, 1945-1955By Randy Papadopoulos, Ronald H. Spector, Dr. John Sherwood

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EP. 394: Solve Amphibious Shipping Shortfall with ESDs and ESBs 40:41

2M ago40:41

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Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Marine Corps Major Carl Forsling about developing a more capable and versatile fleet with ESDs and ESBs.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 393: Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape: Lt. Charles Klusmann's Story 40:50

2M ago40:50

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Lieutenant Charles Klusmann was shot down over Laos sixty years ago. After escaping from his POW camp, he endured a grueling trek through the jungles to freedom. Author Ed Marolda shares his story.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Anselm van der Peet on the Netherlands Navy 49:39

2M ago49:39

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Dr. Anselm van der Peet of the Netherlands Institute for Military History discusses the history of the Royal Netherlands Navy from the end of World War II to the present with John Sherwood.By Dr. Anselm van der Peet, Dr. John Sherwood

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EP. 392: Maintaining Maritime Security: An Interview with VADM Peter Gautier 41:46

2M ago41:46

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Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Peter Gautier about the Key Bridge incident, the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), and managing the complex global mission set of the Coast Guard.By U.S. Naval Institute

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#131: Dr. Magie Cook — CEO of Magie Cook International, Founder of Maggie’s Salsa, Fmr. Mexico National Basketball Team Member, Board Member at the University of Charleston, Nobel Prize Recipient 25:30

3M ago25:30

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We’ve had a lot of impressive guests on the podcast, many who have overcome some real challenges in their lives to build something great, but today’s guest has an especially impressive story. Dr. Magie Cook began her life with 68 brothers and sisters in an orphanage in Mexico. Battling abuse, hunger, and poverty, during her high school years she ea…

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Dr. Jeremy Stöhs: European Naval Power 46:03

3M ago46:03

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews Dr. Jeremy Stöhs about his new book, European Naval Power: From Cold War to Hybrid Wars. Stöhs is the co-head of the Austrian Center for Intelligence, Propaganda, and Security Studies at the University of Graz.By Dr. Jeremy Stöhs, Dr. John Sherwood

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CDR Randy Gogen - From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews CDR Randy Gogen, USN-Ret, PhD, to discuss her book "From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets: A Century of Women in the U.S. Navy."By Dr. Stephen Phillips, Dr. Randy Gogen, CDR Randy Gogen

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EP 391: A Conversation with Royal Canadian Navy Commander VADM Topshee 33:53

3M ago33:53

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Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, about the future of the fleet and global operations.By U.S. Naval Institute

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#130: Justin Brooks — Author of “You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent,” Founder of the California Innocence Project, Director of the LLM Program in Law at University of San Diego 28:23

3M ago28:23

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According to a recent study, about 4-6% of all those incarcerated are considered to be wrongly imprisoned. That’s over 70,000 people who are wrongly incarcerated every year. Today’s guest, Justin Brooks has dedicated his life to representing those who have fallen victim to wrongful incarceration. Justin practiced as a criminal defense attorney in W…

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Peters, Bruns, and the Institute for Security Policy Kiel 51:12

3M ago51:12

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John Sherwood sits down with Johannes Peters and Sebastian Bruns of the Institute for Security Policy Kiel (ISPK) to discuss all things Kiel: the history of Kiel, Kiel Week, the Kiel International Seapower Seminar (KISS), and the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University.By Joannes Peters, Sebastian Bruns, Dr. John Sherwood

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EP. 390: George Galdorisi on How to Excel at Writing 29:41

3M ago29:41

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Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Navy Captain George Galdorisi about his writing career, his latest book, and tips for aspiring writers.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 389: Littoral Combat Ships: How the Navy is Employing Them 43:16

3M ago43:16

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Bill Hamblet talks with Rear Admiral Ted LeClair, Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Director, Task Force Littoral Combat Ship; Captain Marc Crawford, Commander, LCS Squadron One; and Captain Mark Haney, Commander, LCS Squadron Two, about the current LCS program and plans for the future.…

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EP. 388: USNI News Update 28:35

3M ago28:35

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Sam LaGrone and Bill Hamblet discuss the latest news from the Sea Services, and the new member-exclusive news offering from USNI News.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Dr. Sarah Kirchberger PLA Navy Part II 47:14

3M ago47:14

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Part II of John Sherwood’s interview with China expert Sarah Kirchberger offers a contemporary “tour of China’s waterfront,” looking at China’s perceived maritime threats as well as the capabilities and characteristics of its contemporary Navy. Dr. Kirchberger also examines the current state of China’s shipbuilding and naval technology industries. …

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#129: Jennifer Pahlka — Author of “Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better,” Fmr. US Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Founder of Code for America 18:18

4M ago18:18

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According to a Pew Research poll, over 40% of adults in the United States are considered to be digitally illiterate, and while America’s crumbling transportation infrastructure often makes headlines, its digital infrastructure is equally as out of date. Organizations from the IRS, to the healthcare system are still relying on technology from the 80…

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Dr. Sarah Kirchberger PLA Navy Part I 40:29

4M ago40:29

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews Germany’s leading expert on the Chinese Navy, Dr. Sarah Kirchberger. In part one of a two-part interview, Dr. Kirchberger discusses the history of the PLA Navy and how it has evolved from a coastal and riverine force to one whose ambition is to dominate the Western Pacific. Part Two will focus on the PLA’s current capab…

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EP. 387: From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets 50:19

4M ago50:19

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Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills interviews Retired Navy Commander Randy Goguen on her book, "From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets: A Century of Women in the U.S. Navy," from the Naval Institute Press.By U.S. Naval Institute

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#128: Dave Eng, EdD — Clinical Professor of eLearning, Training + Development, + Instructional Design at NYU, Principle at University XP, Founder of Bandito’s Gaming on Games, Theory, and Tech 22:38

4M ago22:38

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A study came across our desks recently that said, gamification was “just a fad.” We’re going to disagree with that, and so does our guest today Dr. Dave Eng; a creative intellectual, educator, designer, & researcher focusing on games, theory, and technology. Dave serves as the faculty member of NYU’s School of Professional Studies and the Principle…

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Captain Brett Crozier, USN-Ret, Surf While You Can 1:27:45

4M ago1:27:45

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Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews Captain Brett Crozier, USN-Ret, to discuss his book, Surf While You Can, to include reviewing the COVID outbreak aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in March of 2020 while he was in command. Team Step: http://www.teamstepusa.org/By Dr Stephen Phillips, Captain Brett Crozier

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EP. 386: The Neptune Factor 43:40

4M ago43:40

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Author Nicholas Lambert about his latest book, "The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power."By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 385: When Deterrence Fails Warfighting Becomes Supreme 35:04

4M ago35:04

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U.S. Marine Corps Major Ryan Ratcliffe joins host Bill Hamblet to discuss the prize-winning essay he co-wrote with Douglas Bryant for the CNO Naval History Essay Contest—Rising Historian category.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 384: USS Monitor: A New Look at an Old Icon 37:45

4M ago37:45

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The world is well familiar with the iconic design of the ironclad USS Monitor—but compelling evidence suggests that the images of her in battle are not correct. Author Francis DuCoin discusses his research with host Eric Mills.By U.S. Naval Institute

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#127: Dr. Jerry Lynch — Author of “The Mindful Coach,” Founder and Director of Way of Champions, Former Naval Officer, Sports Psychologist, Philosopher 57:54

4M ago57:54

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Who’s ready for our first podcast 3-peat? Dr. Jerry Lynch is back for his third solo appearance on the Bring It In podcast, to share with us some wisdom from his latest book, “The Mindful Coach.” Dr. Jerry Lynch is the Founder of Way of Champions, a performance consultancy that combines elite sports psychology, with international philosophy concept…

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#126: Alissa Quart — Author of “Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream,” Prof. at Columbia University, Executive Director of the Economic Hardships Reporting Project, Nieman Fellow 26:23

4M ago26:23

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You’ve probably heard the term “pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” referring to one's ability to pick themselves up, and get to work. But what if we said the whole phrase was actually a joke? There’s no one better to explain this than Alissa Quart, an author, professor at Brown and Columbia Universities, and the Executive Director of the Economi…

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EP. 383: You Need the Army to Upgun Sea Power in the IndoPacific 42:23

4M ago42:23

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Bill Hamblet talks with General Charles Flynn and Lieutenant Colonel Tim Devine about the skills the Army can bring to the fight.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 382: Battle of Flamborough Head: Forgotten Stories 49:40

4M ago49:40

49:40

Author and archaeologist Trevor Brigham talks with Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills about two forgotten accounts of the Battle of Flamborough Head.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Interview with Dr. Cameron McCoy, Part 2 53:36

5M ago53:36

53:36

Dr. John Sherwood of the Naval History and Heritage Command continues his interview with Dr. Cameron McCoy, the author of the new book, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In Part I of this interview, Dr. McCoy discussed the history of African American Marines during World War II and Korea. Today in…

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EP. 381: USVs Don't Comply with Collision Regulations 30:28

5M ago30:28

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Coast Guard Lieutenant (junior grade) Brennan Suffern about unmanned surface vessels and his recent article in the February issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 380: Double-Edged Sword 47:15

5M ago47:15

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Author Andrew Blackley talks to Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills about his prize-winning essay for the CNO Naval History Contest.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Interview with Dr. Cameron McCoy, Part 1 43:01

5M ago43:01

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Dr. John Sherwood of the Naval History and Heritage Command interviews Dr. Cameron McCoy. Dr. McCoy is the author of the new book, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism (2023). He holds a Ph.D. In history from the University of Texas at Austin. He’s also Marine Lieutenant Colonel and a student in the A…

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EP. 379: Navy Reservists in the Pacific 34:56

5M ago34:56

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain KC Chhipwadia and Commander Alison Maruca from U.S. Naval Forces Japan about Reserve operations, manning, and warfighting readiness in the Pacific.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 378: Interview with the SWO Boss 28:27

5M ago28:27

28:27

VADM Brendan McLane, Commander, Naval Surface Forces talks readiness, manning, Red Sea operations, and directed energy weapons with host Bill Hamblet.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 377: Tighten the Belt & Cut the Roads 39:44

5M ago39:44

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain Tom Clarity about his recent contribution to Phase III of the American Seapower Project.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 376: Wartime Command & Control 54:22

6M ago54:22

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Admiral Scott Swift, former commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, about his recent contribution to Phase III of the American Sea Power Project.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 375: Refit Surface Ship Repair Culture 40:42

6M ago40:42

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Holman Agard about the need for an organized, motivated, and accountable repair community.By U.S. Naval Institute

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Interview with Acting SECNAV Thomas Modly, Part 2 51:04

7M ago51:04

51:04

Dr. John Sherwood of Naval History and Heritage Command interviews former Acting Secretary of the Navy, Thomas Modly. A 1983 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Modly is the author of the new book, Vectors: Heroes, Villains, and Heartbreak on the Bridge of the U.S. Navy (2023). In this episode, Sherwood and Modly discuss the COVID-19 outbreak on the aircr…

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