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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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.

Oct 15, 2024 • 31min
EP 418: The War for Ukraine, A Conversation with Mick Ryan
Host Bill Hamblet talks with author Mick Ryan about his latest book on the war between Russia and Ukraine (Naval Institute Press, 2024).

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Oct 2, 2024 • 27min
EP. 417: Jim Holmes on the Navy's New NavPlan
Jim Holmes, a former U.S. Navy surface warfare officer and J. C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy, shares insights on the Navy's new NavPlan shaping its response to China. He discusses the shift from sea control to sea denial strategies, emphasizing coalition-building and active defense. Holmes highlights the necessity of evolving naval doctrine to tackle contemporary threats and stresses the importance of logistics and operational readiness as the Navy prepares for potential conflicts by 2027.

Sep 18, 2024 • 37min
EP. 416: No One Should Think the War Will Be Short
Convincing China that a war for Taiwan will certainly become protracted would be a strong deterrent.

Sep 18, 2024 • 37min
EP. 415: Battle of Leyte Gulf - A Conversation with Drachinifel
British naval historian Drachinifel speaks with Proceedings Editor-in-Chief Bill Hamblet about the Battle of Leyte Gulf going into the 80th anniversary of the momentous battle.

Sep 9, 2024 • 38min
EP. 414: September Review
Podcast host and Proceedings Editor-in-Chief Bill Hamblet and Deputy Editor Bill Bray discuss highlights from the September issue.

Sep 4, 2024 • 23min
EP. 413: Navy F-35C Update from Lockheed Martin
Jim Gigliotti, retired Navy captain and F-35C Program Manager from Lockheed Martin talks with Proceedings Editor-in-Chief Bill Hamblet about the F-35C Lightning II.

Sep 4, 2024 • 19min
EP. 412: Commander, Naval Air Forces, talks carriers, FA-18, F-35, unmanned, and readiness.
Vice Admiral Dan Cheever talks to host Bill Hamblet about the demand for aircraft carriers, aircraft readiness, safety, sailors, and modernization.

Sep 4, 2024 • 14min
EP. 411: Tailhook Leaders Discuss #Hook24, TOPGUN, and Naval Aviation Training
Navy FA-18 Pilots CDR Kristen Findlay and LT Mark Jbeily talk about this year’s Tailhook Symposium, TOPGUN training, and changes to carrier qualification.

Aug 29, 2024 • 20min
EP. 410: CDR, Naval Air Training talks about the Flight School Factory
The head of Naval Air Training discusses changes underway to undergraduate pilot training in the Navy.


