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
Feb 8, 2024 • 35min
EP. 379: Navy Reservists in the Pacific
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain KC Chhipwadia and Commander Alison Maruca from U.S. Naval Forces Japan about Reserve operations, manning, and warfighting readiness in the Pacific.
Feb 7, 2024 • 28min
EP. 378: Interview with the SWO Boss
VADM Brendan McLane, Commander, Naval Surface Forces talks readiness, manning, Red Sea operations, and directed energy weapons with host Bill Hamblet.
Feb 6, 2024 • 40min
EP. 377: Tighten the Belt & Cut the Roads
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Captain Tom Clarity about his recent contribution to Phase III of the American Seapower Project.
Jan 26, 2024 • 54min
EP. 376: Wartime Command & Control
Retired Admiral Scott Swift discusses war time command and control, exploring the China-Taiwan conflict, the importance of command and control during a crisis, multinational operations, interagency coordination, AI-driven Rules of Engagement, and the significance of speed and velocity in command and control.
Jan 10, 2024 • 41min
EP. 375: Refit Surface Ship Repair Culture
Navy Captain Holman Agard talks about the need for an organized, motivated, and accountable repair community. Topics covered include timely and predictable ship repair, challenges of ship repair and maintenance, promotion and command assignments, and the CEO's role in a strike group and ship repair culture.
5 snips
Dec 29, 2023 • 42min
EP. 374: It's All About Sea Control
Navy Commander Anthony LaVopa discusses the importance of developing tactics for sea control, addressing scenarios in 2026, rethinking military capabilities, and the significance of discussing American sea power.
Dec 29, 2023 • 32min
EP. 373: Duel in the Deep
Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills interviews author David Sears on his new book "Duel in the Deep: The Hunters, The Hunted, and a High Seas Fight to the Finish," from the Naval Institute Press.
5 snips
Dec 15, 2023 • 35min
EP. 372: Questioning the Carrier—Opportunities for Fleet Design in the U.S. Navy
Naval Officer Jeff Vandenengel discusses opportunities in fleet design for the U.S. Navy and his new book. They explore flaws and alternatives to the carrier-centric model. New classes of ships in the Navy's flex fleet are explored, along with reflections on the Ford carrier scenario. The conversation concludes with appreciation for the guest's book.
Dec 14, 2023 • 28min
EP. 371: Delivering Destruction—Interviewing Author Chris K. Hemler
Eric Mills interviews Christ K. Hemler on his book "Delivering Destruction: American Firepower and Amphibious Assault from Tarawa to Iwo Jima" from the Naval Institute Press.
Dec 5, 2023 • 42min
EP. 370: Entering Phase III of the American Sea Power Project
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Retired Navy Commander Paul Giarra and Retired Navy Captain Gerard Roncolato about the final phase of the American Sea Power Project.
