Best U.S. Naval Institute Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 448: Lessons from Japan and South Korea’s Submarine Builders 35:10

4d ago35:10

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Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Navy Reserve Lieutenant Jeong Soo “Gary” Kim about his latest article for Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 447: Interview with VADM Mike Utley, Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command 44:41

9d ago44:41

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Bill Hamblet talks with Royal Navy Vice Admiral Mike Utley, Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) about challenges in the maritime environment of the Euro-Atlantic, and the importance of maintaining alliances and mission focus in an ever changing geopolitical landscape.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 446: The PLA Navy Comes of Age—Big Decks and More 44:12

23d ago44:12

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In 2024, China’s PLAN unveiled many firsts in production and operations. Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Captain James E. Fanell, U.S. Navy, about his latest article for Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 445: Bravery in Chaos: Operation Frequent Wind 38:18

26d ago38:18

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Fifty years ago, as Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces, the U.S. Navy carried out an epic evacuation of American personnel and South Vietnamese refugees. In this Naval History edition of The Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with author Ed Offley about his latest article.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 444: Managing Maritime (In)Security on NATO’s Northern Flank 37:36

1M ago37:36

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To protect the strategically vital Baltic Sea, NATO must adopt a fully integrated strategy that combines resilience and deterrence. Host Bill Hamblet interviews Commander Stefan Lundqvist, Royal Swedish Navy, and Julian Pawlak about their article in the May issue.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 443: Home Station C2 Will Help Win Future Wars 31:59

2M ago31:59

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Leaving command-and-control forces at home will enable them to operate effectively with the least risk and lowest logistics requirements. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Michael Holdridge about his article in the April issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 442: Maneuver Warfare is More Than Rapid Movement 51:01

2M ago51:01

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Maneuver warfare is a philosophy aimed squarely at the enemy’s morale, trust, and will.Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Aric Ramsey about his article in the April issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 441: The Admiral's Bookshelf 31:56

2M ago31:56

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press: The Admiral's Bookshelf, a compilation of his top 25 books for leadership and valuable life lessons.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 440: Lincoln's Forgotten Walk 48:16

2M ago48:16

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A commemoration of Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Navy officers and sailors who walked him through Richmond in April 1865.Host Eric Mills and Archivist Dr. Samuel Limneos from the Naval History and Heritage Command discuss his article in the April issue of Naval History magazine.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 439: Disaster at the Dardanelles 43:28

2M ago43:28

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The submarine factor proved a key determinant in the outcome of the Battle of Gallipoli. Eric Mills talks with U.S. Air Force Captain Grant T. Willis about his recent article in Naval History.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 438: Naval Aviation Year in Review 35:34

3M ago35:34

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Naval aviation and aircraft carriers remain indispensable elements of the 21st-century military. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Matt Wright about his article in the March issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 437: Inside Submarine Construction with RDML Weeks 25:30

3M ago25:30

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Host Bill Hamblet discusses submarine construction with Rear Admiral Todd Weeks, Program Executive Officer for Strategic Submarines, after a tour of construction facilities for U.S. submarines.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 436: Shareholder Interests Are At Odds with Navy Needs 39:24

3M ago39:24

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Bill Hamblet talks with Martin J. Bollinger about his recent article on Shipbuilding in the February issue of Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 435: Slicing and Dicing the Mercator Projection 43:39

3M ago43:39

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Retired Navy Captain Robert C. Rubel talks with Bill Hamblet about the geographical implications of naval strategy and global security.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP 433: Ghost Ship of the Pacific 52:30

4M ago52:30

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In this Naval History edition of the Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with Dr. James P. Delgado—Senior Vice President and Exploration Sector Leader for SEARCH, maritime archaeologist, historian, and author—about the discovery of the wreck of USS Stewart.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP 434: The Future Is Here: Thoughts on Warship Design and Acquisition 37:37

4M ago37:37

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The fleet of the future must be designed, procured, and supported with a process that harmonizes three distinct product streams—software, systems, and structures. Former CNO John Richardson discusses his recent Proceedings article with Bill Hamblet.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 432: Capt. Joe Baggett on Surface Warfare Training & Leadership 32:12

4M ago32:12

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Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Joe Baggett about what sailors can expect from Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC).By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 431: Ships Must Practice Celestial Navigation 39:15

5M ago39:15

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In February 2022, the USS Essex sailed from Hawaii to California using only celestial navigation methods. Bill Bray interviews Walter O’Donnell and Caroline Stanton Chlaupek, the navigation team that tested their own proof-of-concept for navigating with a total loss of integrated electronic navigation equipment.…

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EP. 430: The Carter-Rickover Relationship 52:03

5M ago52:03

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The father of the nuclear Navy’s well-known connection with the 39th President was multifaceted, ranging from sagely mentorship to a certain camaraderie. Eric Mills talks with historian Glenn Robins about his article in the latest issue of Naval History.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 429: MSC Could Use a Balisle Report of Its Own 36:21

5M ago36:21

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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.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 428: Year in Review and 2025 Preview 45:17

5M ago45:17

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Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke discuss top stories from 2024 and preview what's to come in 2025.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 427: Crisis in the Taiwan Strait 36:12

5M ago36:12

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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.…

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EP. 426: Training For Victory 37:38

6M ago37:38

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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.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 425: Maintaining Undersea Superiority: Status Report 1:00:13

6M ago1:00:13

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Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher, Commander of Naval Submarine Forces, Submarine Force Atlantic, and Allied Submarine Command, talks with host Bill Hamblet about the status of the submarine force.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 424: In Contrast: Admiral Zumwalt vs. Admiral Holloway at the Helm of the Navy 50:36

7M ago50:36

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Host Eric Mills talks with Edward Marolda about his latest article for Naval History magazine.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 423: Mad Max Imperatives for the Stand-In Force 22:59

7M ago22:59

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Dilan Swift about his prize-winning article from the Marine Corps Essay Contest.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 422: Seapower in the Spanish Civil War 40:25

7M ago40:25

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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.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 421: Storming the Beaches: The Marine Corps and Army Must Integrate Armor in Future Amphibious Ops 30:21

7M ago30:21

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with U.S. Army Major Austin T. Schwartz about his prize-winning article in the Marine Corps essay contest.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 419: Diverging Views, One Destination 28:23

8M ago28:23

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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.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 420: Essential Films for Shipyard Leadership 45:23

8M ago45:23

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Joel Holwitt about the films that taught him important leadership lessons that can be applied in the shipyard.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP 418: The War for Ukraine, A Conversation with Mick Ryan 31:14

8M ago31:14

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with author Mick Ryan about his latest book on the war between Russia and Ukraine (Naval Institute Press, 2024).By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 417: Jim Holmes on the Navy's New NavPlan 26:57

9M ago26:57

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James Holmes, former U.S. Navy surface warfare officer and J. C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College, talks with Bill Hamblet about the CNO's newly released NavPlan.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 416: No One Should Think the War Will Be Short 37:24

9M ago37:24

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Convincing China that a war for Taiwan will certainly become protracted would be a strong deterrent.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 415: Battle of Leyte Gulf - A Conversation with Drachinifel 36:32

9M ago36:32

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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.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 414: September Review 37:49

10M ago37:49

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Podcast host and Proceedings Editor-in-Chief Bill Hamblet and Deputy Editor Bill Bray discuss highlights from the September issue.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 413: Navy F-35C Update from Lockheed Martin 22:51

10M ago22:51

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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.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 412: Commander, Naval Air Forces, talks carriers, FA-18, F-35, unmanned, and readiness. 18:59

10M ago18:59

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Vice Admiral Dan Cheever talks to host Bill Hamblet about the demand for aircraft carriers, aircraft readiness, safety, sailors, and modernization.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 411: Tailhook Leaders Discuss #Hook24, TOPGUN, and Naval Aviation Training 14:17

10M ago14:17

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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.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 410: CDR, Naval Air Training talks about the Flight School Factory 19:46

10M ago19:46

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The head of Naval Air Training discusses changes underway to undergraduate pilot training in the Navy.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 409: Mysteries of the K-129 46:46

10M ago46:46

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The disappearance of a Soviet submarine in the Pacific—and the CIA’s clandestine effort to retrieve the wreck—remains one of the most intriguing chapters in the story of the Cold War. Host Eric Mills gets an inside account from Navy Reserve Captain Jack G. Newman, a former submarine officer who was there.…

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EP. 408: The Evacuation of Sicily in WWII 52:11

10M ago52:11

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Host Eric Mills and Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Brian Kerg discuss Operation Lehrgang: the Axis evacuation of German and Italian forces from Sicily in August 1943, following the Allied invasion known as Operation Husky.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 407: The Navy's Shipbuilding Dilemma 36:59

11M ago36:59

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Bill Hamblet and Brian O'Rourke discuss current issues the Navy faces in expanding the fleet, and encourage readers to join the discussion by writing for Proceedings.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 406: Everybody Fights: A Conversation with SMMC Carlos A. Ruiz 39:56

11M ago39:56

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz about recruiting, retention, and the Marine Corps warfighting culture.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP: 405: The Soft Cyber Underbelly of the U.S. Military 32:07

11M ago32:07

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Lessons from the Israel-Hamas conflict reveal you are more vulnerable to cyber threats than you know.Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major W. Stone Holden, about his prize-winning essay for the Information Warfare Essay Contest, sponsored by Booz Allen.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 404: Seizing Saipan 29:09

12M ago29:09

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Host Eric Mills and Chris Hemler discuss the Battle of Saipan as a turning point in the Pacific Theater.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 403: July Issue Review 42:01

12M ago42:01

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Bill Hamblet, Bill Bray, and Brian O'Rourke discuss highlights from the July issue.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 402: AI's Role in Future Conflicts 34:43

12M ago34:43

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Captain Sam Tangredi, Leidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies at the Naval War College, about the impact of AI on future conflicts.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 401: Lessons in Leadership 40:20

12M ago40:20

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Host Bill Hamblet talks with two of the winners of the 2023 Leadership Essay Contest—Coast Guard Lieutenant Matthew J. Nagle and Lieutenant Commander Drew Stafford.By U.S. Naval Institute

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EP. 400: The Melting Point: An Interview with Former CENTCOM Commander General McKenzie, USMC 49:16

1y ago49:16

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Host Bill Hamblet interviews former CENTCOM Commander General Frank McKenzie Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press.For more information on "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century," visit: www.usni.org/press/books/melting-pointBy U.S. Naval Institute