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 9, 2026 • 1h 24min
EP. 481: The Saga of the Viking Crusaders
Host Eric Mills talks with retired Navy Captain Sam J. Tangredi about his article and research on the saga of King Sigurd I of Norway and his Viking armada’s epic 12th-century voyage to fight in the Crusades.
Feb 4, 2026 • 35min
EP. 480: Give Navy Crews Painted Ships
Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Captain John Cordle and U.S. Coast Guard marine engineer Ben Miner about their article in the January issue of Proceedings.
Feb 4, 2026 • 31min
EP. 479: The Future of Sovereignty in the Deep Sea
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy LCDR Jim Halsell about his article in the January issue of Proceedings.
Feb 2, 2026 • 39min
EP. 478: The Cool War
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Sean Maloney, professor of history at the Royal Military College of Canada, about his new book from the Naval Institute Press.
Feb 2, 2026 • 36min
EP. 477: Leadership Principles of Chester Nimitz
Host Eric Mills talks with naval historian Tyler R. Bamford about his article on Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz and his leadership philosophy.
Jan 6, 2026 • 29min
EP. 476: First to What Kind of Fight?
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Majors Aaron Barlow, and Caleb Kadrmas about their prize-winning essay from the 2025 Marine Corps Essay Contest.
Dec 23, 2025 • 27min
EP. 475: 250 Years of the Marine Corps, from the Marine Corps History Division
Host Eric Mills talks with retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Shawn P. Callahan, Director of the Marine Corps History Division about their latest feature publication celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Dec 19, 2025 • 35min
EP. 474: When Logistics Decided Victory: The Battle of Leyte Gulf
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Lieutenant General Steve Sklenka, Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps for Installations and Logistics, about his article on the Battle of Leyte Gulf from the November issue of Proceedings.
Dec 18, 2025 • 27min
EP. 473: 'Give Me A Fast Ship': Courage and Command off Samar
In this Naval History edition of the podcast, Host Eric Mills talks with retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler, author of "Give Me A Fast Ship," a new book from the Naval Institute Press on the USS Johnston (DD-557), known for its valiant but doomed stand against the Japanese fleet at the Battle off Samar.
Dec 17, 2025 • 22min
EP. 472: Women: Still Fighting to Fight
Women earned their access to combat roles; they shouldn’t have to fight for them again.
Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Captain Barbara Bell about her article in the December issue of Proceedings.
