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30 episodes
EP. 511: Iran War Redux: How Does This Thing End?
Aug 10, 2026 · 34 min
As the conflict stretches into its sixth month, Vice Admiral John Miller, U.S. Navy (Ret.), joins us to assess reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacts on global maritime security, and how the conflict should end.
A Legacy Under Sail: Celebrating SAIL250 with Captain Kristopher Ensley, U.S. Coast Guard
Aug 7, 2026 · 35 min
Host Emily Abdow sits down with Capt. Kristopher Ensley, commanding officer of USCGC Eagle (WIX-327), and Cadet First Class Finley Rauscher to explore the Eagle's remarkable history, the timeless value of sail training, and the unforgettable experience of participating in SAIL250 events up and down the East Coast. Discover how a ship built nearly a century ago continues to prepare the Coast Guard's future leaders while serving as one of America's most recognizable maritime ambassadors.
EP. 510: News Update—Navy Budget, Shipbuilding, and Operation Epic Fury
Jul 31, 2026 · 58 min
Bill Hamblet, Sam LaGrone, and Brian O’Rourke talk about the Navy’s budget, shipbuilding, Operation Epic Fury, and recruiting and retention.
EP. 509: Razor's Edge: New Shaving Policy Could Cost the Navy Sailors
Jul 24, 2026 · 32 min
Host Bill Hamblet interviews John Cordle about the Navy's new shaving policy and its potential impact on sailors affected by pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). They discuss the medical condition, readiness, retention, leadership, and whether changes to grooming standards could unintentionally affect recruiting, careers, and the fleet's overall effectiveness.
EP. 508: Lessons from F-35 Accidents and Naval Aviation Safety
Jul 15, 2026 · 43 min
Host Bill Hamblet sits down with Captain Robert Niewoehner, U.S. Navy (Retired), and Jefferson D. Grubb, head of the Operations Research Division at the Naval Safety Command, to examine lessons from recent F-35 mishaps, the evolution of naval aviation safety, and how institutional learning can help build a safer, stronger fleet.
EP. 507: Navy Manpower and the Future of the Force with the Hon. Ben Kohlmann, ASN M&RA
Jul 9, 2026 · 34 min
Host Bill Hamblet talks with the Honorable Ben Kohlmann, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, about the future of the fleet.
Patriots for Hire? The Privateers of 1776
Jul 9, 2026 · 24 min
During the American Revolution, privateers prowled the Atlantic in search of British prizes—serving the Patriot cause while generating enormous profits for their investors. This episode explores the story of the privateer Oliver Cromwell, Captain Joseph Lee, and the high-risk business of Revolutionary War privateering. Was it a fight for independence, a business opportunity, or both?
Naval History Podcast: Requiem for a Flyer
Jul 7, 2026 · 33 min
Host Emily Abdow talks with five-term congressman and award-winning author Robert Mrazek about the life and writings of Bill Evans, the youngest pilot of the ill-fated Torpedo Squadron 8 at the Battle of Midway.
EP. 506: The Stoic Anchor: Resilience, Readiness, and the Future of Naval Leadership
Jul 2, 2026 · 33 min
A new voluntary program at the U.S. Naval Academy is using Stoic philosophy to help midshipmen build resilience, moral clarity, and inner discipline during Plebe Summer. In this episode, we discuss how ancient ideas from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and Vice Admiral James Stockdale are being applied to modern military leadership—and why spiritual readiness may need to evolve for an increasingly diverse and less religious force.
Naval History podcast: Midway's Unsung Hero: The Long Fight to Honor Codebreaker Joe Rochefort
Jul 2, 2026 · 32 min
Host Emily Abdow talks to author Ed Offley about his article on the quest to award the unsung codebreaking hero of the Battle of Midway, Commander Joe Rochefort, the Distinguished Service Medal.
EP. 505: When “Figure It Out” Becomes Bad Leadership
Jul 1, 2026 · 29 min
For generations, "A Message to Garcia" has been used to celebrate initiative and getting the job done. But Captain Jonathan Corbin, U.S. Marine Corps, argues that “figure it out” leadership can go too far. This episode explores why true decentralized command requires clear intent, useful context, and a culture where smart questions are encouraged—not punished.
Naval History Podcast: Find the Captain
Jun 26, 2026 · 55 min
Host Emily Abdow talks to Dr. Howard Fuller about his search for the wreckage of the Royal Navy ironclad HMS Captain and the historical circumstances that led to her capsizing in 1870.
EP. 504: Why Wargames Get Cyber Wrong
Jun 22, 2026 · 22 min
In this episode, Lieutenant Mary Racicot, U.S. Navy, joins the Proceedings Podcast to discuss why joint wargames may be training commanders to misunderstand cyber operations. Too often, exercises either leave cyber out entirely or treat cyber effects as instant, reliable tools that can be “sprinkled on” a plan.
EP. 503: Shipbuilding as a Public Utility?
Jun 11, 2026 · 28 min
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Joshua Tallis, a research program director at the Center for Naval Analyses, about his article in the latest issue of Proceedings.
NH Podcast: Making of the Mobile Riverine Force Documentary
Jun 5, 2026 · 37 min
The Mobile Riverine Force became one of the most unique—and highly decorated—joint Army-Navy fighting forces of the Vietnam War, conducting operations deep in the Mekong Delta. Hear from Jeff and Shannon Arballo, the husband-and-wife team behind The Mobile Riverine Force documentary, on the latest podcast.
EP. 502: Global Shipping Update with Sal Mercogliano
Jun 4, 2026 · 39 min
Bill Hamblet talks with “What’s Going On With Shipping?” host Sal Mercogliano about the Strait of Hormuz, global shipping impacts, and commercial shipbuilding.
EP. 501: Intel Update on the PLA Navy
Jun 1, 2026 · 45 min
Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired naval intelligence officer Captain James E. Fanell for a yearly update on the expansion of the PLA Navy.
EP. 500: The Manned–Unmanned Surface Force Is Here
May 18, 2026 · 39 min
Host Bill Hamblet joins Captain Garrett Miller, Commodore of Surface Development Group One, and Brian Clark, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, to discuss how the U.S. Navy is rapidly integrating unmanned surface vessels and autonomous systems into the fleet.
EP. 499: 100,000 tons of Diplomacy: Ambassador Ryan Crocker on the War with Iran
May 12, 2026 · 42 min
Host Bill Hamblet talks with career Ambassador Ryan Crocker about the war with Iran.
Naval History Podcast: Inside Mitscher’s Battle of Midway Cover-up
May 11, 2026 · 29 min
At the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the Hornet air group flew the wrong way, and a falsified after-action report by Captain Marc Mitscher helped to cover up the mistake. Host Emily Abdow talks with author Ronald Russell about his article, “Mitscher at Midway,” the cover story in the June issue of Naval History.
EP. 498: Admiral Spruance: A New Biography of a Naval Strategist
Apr 30, 2026 · 49 min
Host Emily Abdow talks with author Andrew Blackley about his latest book with Naval Institute Press, Wielding the Trident: Admiral Raymond A. Spruance and American’s Victory in the Pacific.
EP. 497: Navy Expeditionary Combat Command: Small, Elite, Adaptable
Apr 27, 2026 · 35 min
RADM Brad Andros talks about the evolution of Navy Expeditionary Forces.
EP. 496: Clarity in Conflict: H.R. McMaster on the Iran War
Apr 23, 2026 · 35 min
Proceedings Editor-in-Chief Captain Bill Hamblet, U.S. Navy (Retired) and Retired Navy Commander Paul Giarra host former National Security Advisor General H.R. McMaster, U.S. Army (Retired). McMaster offers a strategic assessment of the evolving Iran situation.
EP. 495: Two Theaters, One Crisis: Admiral Harry Harris on Iran War’s Impact on East Asia
Apr 21, 2026 · 30 min
Host Bill Hamblet speaks with Admiral Harry Harris on how a war with Iran could reshape global strategy across two theaters. The discussion explores impacts on U.S. commitments, Indo-Pacific stability, China’s role, and regional security dynamics, highlighting how crises in the Middle East reverberate across East Asia’s strategic and economic landscape.
EP. 494: Dollars, Defense, and Reform: A Conversation with Senator Tim Sheehy
Apr 17, 2026 · 49 min
Host Bill engages Senator Tim Sheehy in a discussion on Dollars, Defense, and Reform. This conversation examines national security priorities, defense spending, and policy reform shaping America’s future. Senator Sheehy offers insights on leadership, military readiness, and fiscal responsibility in today’s evolving strategic environment.
EP. 493: The Evolution of Marine Aviation in World War II
Apr 16, 2026 · 33 min
Host Emily Abdow talks with author Peter F. Owen about his latest book with Naval Institute Press, Fighting Falcons: The Campaigns of VMF-221 in the Pacific.
Ep. 492: Strait of Hormuz Update
Apr 13, 2026 · 41 min
Bill Hamblet hosts Proceedings staff to discuss updates from the Iran conflict (Friday 10 April).
EP. 491: Iran War Update with VADM John "Fozzie" Miller
Apr 2, 2026 · 51 min
Bill Hamblet hosts Vice Admiral John “Fozzie” Miller, U.S. Navy (Retired), for a timely discussion on the evolving Iran conflict and its implications for the Strait of Hormuz. They examine maritime risks, regional stability, and the strategic importance of this critical chokepoint for global energy security and U.S. naval operations.
EP. 490: A WAVES Officer’s Mission to Preserve Naval Memory
Mar 30, 2026 · 43 min
Host Emily Abdow talks with archivist and historian Samuel Limneos about his article "Her Brother Went Down with the Edsall: A WAVES Officer’s Mission to Preserve Naval Memory" in the latest edition of Naval History.
EP. 489: An Alliance Forged at Scapa Flow
Mar 26, 2026 · 30 min
In December 1917, the arrival of the U.S. Navy’s Battleship Division Nine brought hope to a British Grand Fleet struggling to match the strength of the German surface navy in the North Sea. Host Emily Abdow talks with author Thomas Sheppard about his article in the latest issue of Naval History. To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history/2026/april/alliance-forged-scapa-flow
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