MCA Scuttlebutt
MCA Scuttlebutt
The Marine Corps Association is dedicated in its mission to support Today’s Marines. Our podcast, Scuttlebutt, seeks to create a forum to encourage and inspire Marines, former Marines, Marine families, and supporters of the Marine Corps to engage with issues that impact Marines and the Corps. Storytelling not only helps us unpack who we are, but brings us into conversation with the world and people around us. We will hear stories from Marines and civilians working to honor, uncover, and restore Marine Corps history, as well as from those working every day to make the world a better place.
Episodes
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Aug 7, 2025 • 32min
#205: MDM 2025 – MCWL Sergeant Major, SgtMaj Christopher Singley
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we continue with our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs, we
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Jul 31, 2025 • 22min
#204: MDM 2025- GySgt Kevin Harris, SOI-E
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we continue with our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs,
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Jul 24, 2025 • 25min
#203: MDM 2025 – Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation President, Tim Parkhurst
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we begin our audio-only Modern Day Marine 2025 series. As with the previous MDMs, we were
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 17min
#202: Warrior Scholarship and Transitioning into Higher Education with Ryan Pavel
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Ryan Pavel to the show. Ryan is the CEO of the Warrior-Scholar Project
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Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 25min
#201: Road to 250 – WWII Amphibiosity with SgtMaj Justin LeHew
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we continue our Road to 250 segment, celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday in 2025. Throughout
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Jul 3, 2025 • 57min
#200: Capturing the Narrative with 1stSgt Chase McGrorty-Hunter
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. Well, here we are, episode 200. We can say with all sincerity that this milestone is as much
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Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 13min
#199: Telling the Scout Sniper story with the President of the Scout Sniper Association, Jonathan “JT” Taylor
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Jonathan “JT” Taylor to the show. JT is a retired sergeant, a former scout
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Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 40min
#198: Shenanigans with the author of the book Surrender, Brian O’Hare
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Brian O’Hare to the show. Using the term “welcome to the show” is a
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Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
#197: Road to 250 – The Interwar Period with Col Chris Woodbridge, USMC (Ret)
Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we continue our Road to 250 segment, celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday in 2025. Over
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Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 7min
#196: Puncturing the Myths of Modern War with Dr. Ben Connable
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Ben Connable, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and retired Marine intelligence officer, shares his extensive knowledge on modern warfare. He delves into the myths surrounding military conflicts, emphasizing the importance of cultural understanding and empirical research. Connable evaluates the limitations of drones in combat and critiques current military strategies, particularly regarding China. Moreover, he offers insights into the transition from military service to academia and the evolving dynamics of information operations in warfare.
