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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Jan 30, 2025 • 36min
EP. 429: MSC Could Use a Balisle Report of Its Own
Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke talk with Andrea K. Orlowski, deputy director of Engineering at the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command, about her latest article for Proceedings.
Jan 10, 2025 • 45min
EP. 428: Year in Review and 2025 Preview
Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke discuss top stories from 2024 and preview what's to come in 2025.
Jan 10, 2025 • 36min
EP. 427: Crisis in the Taiwan Strait
Seventy years ago, the seeds of discord were sown in the South China Sea—and the Seventh Fleet helped stave off the escalation to a full-scale shooting war.
In this Naval History episode of the Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with Navy Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler about his article in the December issue of Naval History.
Jan 8, 2025 • 38min
EP. 426: Training For Victory
Host Bill Hamblet talks with author Frank K. Sobchak, author of "Training for Victory: U.S. Special Forces Advisory Operations from El Salvador to Afghanistan," published by the Naval Institute Press.
Dec 11, 2024 • 1h
EP. 425: Maintaining Undersea Superiority: Status Report
Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher, a career submarine officer and the current Commander of Naval Submarine Forces, sheds light on the U.S. submarine force's strategic importance. He discusses the recent USS Florida deployment, emphasizing crew resilience and operational challenges. Gaucher also highlights advancements in unmanned underwater vehicles and the transformative role of AI in sonar technology. He explores 3D printing innovations for maintenance, upcoming enhancements in submarine weaponry, and the collaborative efforts necessary to maintain undersea superiority.
Dec 10, 2024 • 51min
EP. 424: In Contrast: Admiral Zumwalt vs. Admiral Holloway at the Helm of the Navy
Join Edward Marolda, a naval history expert and author, as he dives into the contrasting leadership styles of Admirals Elmo Zumwalt and James Holloway during the transformative 1970s. Marolda explores Zumwalt's innovative, adventurous initiatives like Project 60, juxtaposed with Holloway's strategic approach amid cultural shifts. Discover insights on the Navy's embrace of facial hair and long hairstyles, the admirals' differing political ideologies, and their enduring legacies on military leadership in a post-Vietnam context.
Dec 5, 2024 • 23min
EP. 423: Mad Max Imperatives for the Stand-In Force
Dylan Swift, a U.S. Marine Corps Major and winner of the Naval Institute Marine Corps essay contest, discusses his award-winning article inspired by the Mad Max franchise. He draws fascinating parallels between the film's themes of survival and the adaptability of stand-in forces. The conversation highlights the risks of over-reliance on technology in warfare, advocating for a pragmatic blend of traditional tactics and innovative tools. Swift also shares insights on military writing and its significance in expanding professional opportunities.
Nov 21, 2024 • 40min
EP. 422: Seapower in the Spanish Civil War
The struggle for sea control throughout Spain’s bitter civil war involved other European powers and led to many naval historical “firsts” in the years leading up to World War II. Eric Mills talks with author Leonard Heinz about his article in the latest issue of Naval History magazine.
Nov 14, 2024 • 30min
EP. 421: Storming the Beaches: The Marine Corps and Army Must Integrate Armor in Future Amphibious Ops
Host Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Army Major Austin T. Schwartz about his prize-winning article in the Marine Corps essay contest.
Oct 25, 2024 • 28min
EP. 419: Diverging Views, One Destination
The first two Marine aviators had uniquely different careers that embodied the two central characteristics of Marine Corps aviation. Retired Marine Corps Major Fred H. Allison shares their story with host Eric Mills.
