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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Aug 12, 2020 • 32min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 176 - America's First Foreign Military Sale
Naval historian Bill Prom talks about "the seventh frigate," a warship built as a payoff to Algiers - in essence America's first FMS transaction.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/august/seventh-frigate
Aug 4, 2020 • 44min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 175 - Lejeune's Real Marine Corps Legacy
Marine Corps historian Mark Folse talks about the two major prongs of MGEN John A. Lejeune's legacy from his time as Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Jul 30, 2020 • 40min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 174 - Kanyon’s Reach: Rethinking the Nuclear Triad
LCDR Josh Portzer discusses his prize-winning essay about how Russia's unmanned nuclear torpedo can potentially upset the balance of power in the near future.
Jul 22, 2020 • 41min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 173 - Damage Control Training Spotlight
In the wake of the catastrophic fire aboard Bonhomme Richard, Master Chief Danielle Saunders and Petty Officer John Minor discuss how the Navy does damage control training.
Jul 14, 2020 • 49min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 172 - Whaling Captains of Color
Historian Skip Finley discusses his new book "Whaling Captains of Color" about the black Americans who pursued the hard road of the whaling industry to avoid slavery.
More here: https://www.usni.org/press/books/whaling-captains-color
Jul 9, 2020 • 43min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 171 - ADM Winnefeld Warns Winter is Coming
Retired ADM James Winnefeld, former VCJCS, talks about how the current geopolitical cycle could end with a major test of U.S. power and what should be done about it.
Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/july/winter-coming
Jul 7, 2020 • 34min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 170 - Golden Age of Ironclads
Historian Bruce Taylor discusses the "golden age of Ironclads" and how those ships created a revolution in naval warfare.
Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/june/global-phenomenon
Jul 2, 2020 • 51min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 169 - Burden of a Black Naval Officer
LCDR Desmond Walker makes recommendations about how the Navy can make real change toward better equality in the ranks in the wake of national chaos.
Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/june/burden-black-naval-officer
Jun 29, 2020 • 32min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 168 - 8 Ways to be a Successful Sailor
Petty Officer Second Class Denesha Smith has a conversation about her perspective on how naval professionals can stay focused on success in the challenging environment of naval life, operations, and warfare.
Jun 25, 2020 • 41min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 167 - Marines Need Smaller, Faster Boats
Capt. Matt Galadyk, USMC talks about getting Marines to the beach using smaller, faster boats in addition to the current ARG/MEU construct.
