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
Mentioned books

Jun 12, 2024 • 50min
EP. 399: June Review
Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke discuss highlights from the June issue of Proceedings.

Jun 7, 2024 • 37min
EP. 398: Operation Neptune: Liberating Europe
Host Eric Mills and author Ed Offley discuss Operation Neptune, the most epic undertaking in the annals of amphibious warfare that unleashed a tidal wave of manpower onto France’s shores that marked the beginning of the end for the Third Reich.

Jun 3, 2024 • 45min
EP. 397: Another Historic Year for the PLA Navy
Retired Navy Captain Jim Fanell—noted expert on the Chinese Navy, former Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and frequent Proceedings contributor—provides an update on the PLA Navy and their operations.

Jun 3, 2024 • 41min
EP. 396: May Issue Review
Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke review highlights from the May issue, and preview the June issue of Proceedings.

Jun 3, 2024 • 35min
Ep. 395: America's First Carrier
Host Eric Mills talks with author David Winkler about his new book on the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier the USS Langley.

May 6, 2024 • 41min
EP. 394: Solve Amphibious Shipping Shortfall with ESDs and ESBs
Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Marine Corps Major Carl Forsling about developing a more capable and versatile fleet with ESDs and ESBs.

May 6, 2024 • 41min
EP. 393: Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape: Lt. Charles Klusmann's Story
Lieutenant Charles Klusmann was shot down over Laos sixty years ago. After escaping from his POW camp, he endured a grueling trek through the jungles to freedom. Author Ed Marolda shares his story.

May 1, 2024 • 42min
EP. 392: Maintaining Maritime Security: An Interview with VADM Peter Gautier
Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Peter Gautier about the Key Bridge incident, the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), and managing the complex global mission set of the Coast Guard.

Apr 17, 2024 • 34min
EP 391: A Conversation with Royal Canadian Navy Commander VADM Topshee
Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, about the future of the fleet and global operations.

Apr 12, 2024 • 30min
EP. 390: George Galdorisi on How to Excel at Writing
Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Navy Captain George Galdorisi about his writing career, his latest book, and tips for aspiring writers.


