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The Proceedings Podcast

U.S. Naval Institute
World War II
China
Navy
US Navy
Iran
Naval Aviation
Shipbuilding
Taiwan
United States Navy
Naval History
Booz Allen
NATO
Russia
Strait Of Hormuz
U.S. Navy
Ukraine
Military Strategy
Pacific War
Naval Warfare
Marine Corps

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, an... more

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Host Emily Abdow sits down with Ed Offley to discuss the near-nuclear disaster that occurred on board the Soviet Submarine K-219 less than six months after the Chernobyl disaster.

Host Emily Abdow and Brian Kerg discuss why General Charles Barrett’s portrait is missing from the wall at the headquarters of the III Marine Expeditionary Force—and the answer may lie in the controversial circumstances surrounding his death.

The Chair and Co-Chair of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission talk with host Bill Hamblet about the commission’s soon-to-be-released annual report and the state of play in the undersea domain, Chinese shipbuilding, and China’s econ... more

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Host Emily Abdow sits down with Captain Sam Tangredi, U.S. Navy (Retired), to discuss Sir Walter Raleigh’s lost manuscript, The Art of Warre by Sea, including what experiences might have inspired Raleigh to write about sea power.

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Recent Guests

Brian Kerg
Marine Corps officer, military historian, and author
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Restoring General Barrett’s Place in Marine Corps History
Randy Schriver
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs and chair of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Episode: EP. 519: Beneath the Surface: U.S.-China Naval Rivalry
Mike Kuiken
Vice chair of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission and former Senate national security advisor
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Episode: EP. 519: Beneath the Surface: U.S.-China Naval Rivalry
Sam Tangredi
Retired U.S. Navy captain and Lidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies at the Naval War College
Naval War College
Episode: Sir Walter Raleigh’s Lost Manuscript on Sea Power
Martin Kröeger
CEO of the German Shipowners Association and specialist in international shipping policy
German Shipowners Association
Episode: EP. 518: Navigating the Global Shipping Business
Tom Hamrick
Retired Navy officer and Naval Postgraduate School statistics professor
Naval Postgraduate School
Episode: EP. 517: Avoid the Zombie OODA Loop
Sam LaGrone
Head of the USNI News team
U.S. Naval Institute
Episode: EP. 516: USNI News Update with Sam LaGrone
Joseph Melton
Former U.S. Navy officer and USS William R. Rush intelligence officer
Episode: Cruising a Region in Transition: The Persian Gulf in 1972
John Andreas Olsen
Author of Victory Through Air Power, General Chuck Horner and Operation Desert Storm
Naval Institute Press
Episode: EP. 515: Victory Through Airpower: General Chuck Horner and Operation Desert Storm

Hosts

Emily Abdow
Host of the naval history and Proceedings-focused content; coverage includes leadership development and maritime policy
Bill Hamblet
Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings; co-host focusing on sea services, current events, and Proceedings contributors

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 291 ratings
  • Very Informative

    Excellent analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great pod

    Bill is a very professional podcast host, his team is top notch, and cares about their guests. They did an excellent job and I was honored on to be on the show and am avid listener too! -Sean W.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wissers73
    United States6 months ago
  • Great History Pods

    Great pod on the Navy’s war crime prosecutions after WWII. Really fascinating. Have to get Michael Eastman back on soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Military History Pod

    Great pod with Jon Parshall on Admiral King out maneuvering MacArthur and the British. Brilliant! Also great discussion on the strategic situation in 1942. I’ll definitely get his book! Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friends with Pods
    United States9 months ago
  • EPP 433: Ghost Ship of the Pacific

    Sorry, very interesting topic but the background noise, telephonic rings, scratchy microphones just ruined listening to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OldGoat87
    United States2 years ago

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Quality hosts and thoughtful discussions, though some note variable audio quality.
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Listeners praise in-depth naval analysis and credible guests.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Restoring General Barrett’s Place in Marine Corps History
Q: What circumstances point towards his death potentially not being an accident and being a suicide?
Kerg cites the chair placed at the window, physical signs that someone climbed out, witness observations, correspondence describing Barrett's distress and suicidal thoughts, and the timing of his relief from command.
Restoring General Barrett’s Place in Marine Corps History
Q: Who was Major General Charles Barrett?
Barrett was a respected Marine Corps officer who helped shape amphibious doctrine and held command of I Marine Amphibious Corps briefly before being relieved ahead of the Bougainville operation.
EP. 518: Navigating the Global Shipping Business
Q: Can you talk about the shadow fleets a bit and how does your members, your association members, how do they see dark fleet ships in terms of a threat or a risk out there sailing in places, particularly contested areas, North Sea, the Baltic, maybe through the Strait of Gibraltar or around the Suez Canal, those kinds of things.
Kröeger says shadow or dark fleet is not a precisely defined legal term. Ships with opaque ownership, false or fraudulent flags, or inadequate insurance can pose safety and environmental risks and undermine sanctions by helping finance conflicts.
EP. 518: Navigating the Global Shipping Business
Q: How many of your association memberships got stuck in the Persian Gulf at the start of the war in February, March, and did any of them come under direct attack?
Kröeger says an estimated 2,000 merchant ships were trapped, including 50 linked to German owners or managers and carrying about 1,000 seafarers. One Hapag-Lloyd ship was struck by shrapnel, causing a fire.
Sir Walter Raleigh’s Lost Manuscript on Sea Power
Q: What do you think may have been some of the most modern ideas that Raleigh might have put in his work?
Tangredi identifies Raleigh's support for a larger fleet of smaller, more maneuverable ships, using cannon to destroy enemy vessels rather than grappling and boarding, professional sailors, and respectful treatment of people encountered abroad.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Proceedings Podcast

What is The Proceedings Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers naval policy, history, and current affairs through interviews with military personnel, historians, policy analysts, and industry experts. Across episodes, listeners are treated to deep-dives into shipbuilding, aviation safety, manpower and talent management, cyber wargaming, and strategic dynamics involving major navies, shipyards, and maritime commerce. A recurring thread is systemic thinking—how institutions learn, adapt, and manage risk—often anchored by sponsor messages from defense-focused firms. The format balances technical analysis with accessible storytelling, making it useful for professionals evaluating naval trends, defense procurement, and leadership development. Noteworthy is the blend of historica... more

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