

The Proceedings Podcast
U.S. Naval Institute
The Naval Institute is a private, not-for-profit educational institution whose mission is to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.
Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Services, latest news from USNI News, stories in Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interview Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins the cast from time to time as well.
Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Services, latest news from USNI News, stories in Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interview Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins the cast from time to time as well.
Episodes
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Nov 9, 2021 • 43min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 244 - Marine Maxims
COL Tom Gordon, USMC (Ret.) reviews some of the lessons in his new book "Marine Maxims," just published by Naval Institute Press.
More on the book here: https://www.usni.org/press/books/marine-maxims

Oct 29, 2021 • 40min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 243
The authors of the IW Essay contest winner discuss how thinking about naval intelligence skills in three distinct ways can help community leaders make better use of industry and academia in developing talent.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/october/new-typology-naval-intelligence-talent-development

Oct 25, 2021 • 45min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 242 - Elusive Quest for Victory in War
Retired Marine Corps Col. Tom Greenwood discusses how the mission of the U.S. military might be better described as fighting and succeeding in the nation’s wars.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/october/elusive-quest-victory-war

Oct 18, 2021 • 37min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 241 - They Are Not Broken Shower Shoes
John Cordle and Dennis Volpe discuss how the Navy should examine how it treats those who took the challenge of command and fell from grace—and how others could learn from their experience.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/july/they-are-not-broken-shower-shoes

Oct 11, 2021 • 44min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 240 - Guadalcanal Quintet
Trent Hone talks about the five battles of Guadalcanal.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/october/guadalcanal-quintet

Sep 18, 2021 • 32min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 239 -Escaping the Innovation Bunker
In a discussion about her award-winning essay, Britta Hale gives examples of how the key to harnessing innovation is strategic, interpersonal collaboration, starting with the history of the tank.
More at https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/july/escaping-innovation-bunker

Sep 17, 2021 • 46min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 238 (FTD) - MCPOCG Speaks!
Current Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard gives an update on what’s hot in the USCG and offer highlights of his tour to date and insights on Proceedings articles written by enlisted USCG authors.

Sep 14, 2021 • 34min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 237 - Maritime Solutions to Continental Conundrums
Dr. Sally Paine talks about her article - part of the American Seapower Project - about her thesis that continental powers covet conquests; maritime powers compound wealth.
Read the article here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/august/maritime-solutions-continental-conundrums

Aug 31, 2021 • 23min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 236 - Hamilton and the Revenue Cutter Service
CDR Brian Boland, USCG, discusses how Alexander Hamilton sent forth a federally armed seagoing force to aid in the collection of revenue: The Revenue Cutter Service, the precursor to the Coast Guard.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/august/raise-revenue-and-unify-country

Aug 23, 2021 • 44min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 235 (FTD) - Collar Check Impedes Progress!
Collar Check Culture Impedes Progress! Paul takes time with Proceedings authors Corinne Zilnicki and Michael Amenti to discuss how culture, perceptions, attitudes, and other barriers constrain enlisted force utilization.
To learn more check out https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/august/collar-check-culture-holds-us-back. And subscribe today to our To the Deckplates newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/usni/deckplates