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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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.
Jun 18, 2020 • 42min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 166 - CENTCOM Update from Fleet Master Chief Herdel
CENTCOM Fleet Master Chief Jamie Herdel talks about what it's like to be in a high-visibility joint billet and reviews the latest events around the AOR.
Jun 8, 2020 • 53min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 165 - Military Lessons of the George Floyd Protests
Two minority service members - a USCG commander and a Navy chief - talk about their career experiences and recommendations for how the military can leverage this moment in American life to improve equality within the ranks.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/june/racial-tension-america-requires-intrusive-military-leadership
Jun 3, 2020 • 38min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 164 - SWO Junior Officer Life Hacks
LT Audrey Talbot reviews 6 of her 7 "truths" behind how to succeed as a first-tour division officer.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/june/truth-6-swo-ensigns-must-understand-how-set-tone
