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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Feb 24, 2021 • 1h 10min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 209 - Modly Talks TR COVID Lessons Learned
Former Acting SECNAV Thomas Modly talks about his tenure in the job with a focus on his firing of CAPT Crozier in the wake of the CVN 71 CO leaking a memo to the press about COVID concerns.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/february/lessons-learned-helm-department-navy
Feb 16, 2021 • 43min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 208 - Life and Times of Robert Smalls
CDR B.J. Armstrong, USN discusses his most recent Naval History article about how, in a commandeered Confederate steamer, Robert Smalls piloted himself and other slaves to freedom and garnered the plaudits of a grateful Union Navy.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/february/hero
Feb 8, 2021 • 48min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 207 - Polar Security Cutter Challenges
Ensign Evan Twarog and Lieutenant (J.G.) Cody Williamson, U.S. Coast Guard discuss how the Coast Guard’s newest icebreakers will need to balance national security, statutory, and scientific research missions while operating in one of the most operationally complex maritime regions of the world.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/polar-security-cutters-will-face-evolving-arctic
Feb 5, 2021 • 36min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 206 - So You Want to Be an Officer?
Proceedings author BMC (Ret.) Jeff Bayless offers solid guidance and advice for those considering pursuing a commission.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/so-you-want-be-officer
Feb 3, 2021 • 44min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 205 - Desert Storm Lessons Learned
Historian Ed Marolda reviews the U.S. Navy's lessons learned during Desert Storm.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/february/weathering-storm
Jan 25, 2021 • 35min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 204 - Surface Force Master Chief Update
Paul Kingsbury hosts FORCMs James Osborne and Kevin Goodrich and dives into force COVID impacts, CPO Initiation, and changes to the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist program.
Jan 22, 2021 • 49min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 203 - Former VJCS Looks Back at Desert Storm
ADM James A. Winnefeld, USN (Ret.), former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reminisces about his first time on the Joint Staff at the outset of Desert Storm. What did those days teach him that he used on active duty after that? And what lessons should the U.S. military take from Desert Storm as we focus on the return to great power competition?
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/operation-desert-storm-30-years-later-my-view-joint-staff
Jan 14, 2021 • 32min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 202 - Unleash Enlisted WTIs
LT Kyle Cregge discusses how to use enlisted sailors as warfare tactics instructors.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/unleash-enlisted-sailors-wtis
Jan 4, 2021 • 39min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 201 - SWO Boss Speaks!
VADM Kitchener, CNSP ("The SWO Boss"), talks about new warfighting initiatives for the surface force.
More: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/january/what-got-us-here-wont-get-us-there
Dec 30, 2020 • 41min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 200 - Highlights of the First 199 Episodes
Ward and Bill review the highlights of the first 199 episodes of the podcast and tee up soundbites from notable guests.
