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 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

May 27, 2020 • 50min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 163 - Coast Guard Update with MCPOCG
MCPOCG Jason Vanderhaden reviews the events of 2019 and updates the latest issues and accomplishments of the U.S. Coast Guard.

May 26, 2020 • 46min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 162 - August Cole's New Novel "Burn-In"
Futurist August Cole talks about his new novel, "Burn-In" and how humans might use data and interface with robots in the future.

May 22, 2020 • 44min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 161 - Naval Aviation in Review
"Jethro" Bodine and "Bus" Snodgrass review 2019 as well as the latest updates surrounding Naval Aviation.

May 20, 2020 • 48min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 160 - Story Behind "The Stringbags" Creators
Writer Garth Ennis and artist P.J. Holden discuss the details of creating "The Stringbags," the latest graphic novel from Dead Reckoning (an imprint of Naval Institute Press).


