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The Proceedings Podcast

U.S. Naval Institute
World War II
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US Navy
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Naval History
United States Navy
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Russia
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Ukraine
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Naval Warfare
Military Strategy
Pacific War
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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Bill Hamblet, Sam LaGrone, and Brian O’Rourke talk about the Navy’s budget, shipbuilding, Operation Epic Fury, and recruiting and retention.

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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... more

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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 aviatio... more

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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.

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Recent Guests

John Cordle
Retired surface warfare captain; former reactor officer on board USS Nimitz; Navy researcher and human factors engineer
Naval Surface Force Atlantic; Naval Institute contributor
Episode: EP. 509: Razor's Edge: New Shaving Policy Could Cost the Navy Sailors
Robert Niewoehner
Retired Navy Captain; teaches aeronautics and flight test engineering at the Naval Academy
Naval Academy
Episode: EP. 508: Lessons from F-35 Accidents and Naval Aviation Safety
Jeff Grubb
Head of Operations Research Division at the Naval Safety Command; Ph.D. in developmental cognitive neuroscience
Naval Safety Command
Episode: EP. 508: Lessons from F-35 Accidents and Naval Aviation Safety
Ben Kohlmann
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Office of the ASN M&RA
Episode: EP. 507: Navy Manpower and the Future of the Force with the Hon. Ben Kohlmann, ASN M&RA
Sam Yankee
US Coast Guard Ensign, author featured in the August issue
US Coast Guard
Episode: Patriots for Hire? The Privateers of 1776
Robert Mrazek
Former five-term congressman and author
Compass Rose Publishing; Naval History contributor
Episode: Naval History Podcast: Requiem for a Flyer
Matthew Krauss
Naval Academy professor, Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law
U.S. Naval Academy
Episode: EP. 506: The Stoic Anchor: Resilience, Readiness, and the Future of Naval Leadership
Marcus Hidal
Professor, Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law
U.S. Naval Academy
Episode: EP. 506: The Stoic Anchor: Resilience, Readiness, and the Future of Naval Leadership
Jonathan Corbin
Captain, United States Marine Corps; Artillery Officer; 2026 Naval Institute Leadership Essay Contest winner
United States Marine Corps
Episode: EP. 505: When “Figure It Out” Becomes Bad Leadership

Hosts

Bill Hamblet
Host and Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings at the US Naval Institute
Emily Abdow
Host of The Proceedings Podcast, Editor-in-Chief of Naval History Magazine

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 288 ratings
  • 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.

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    5
    Wissers73
    United States3 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 States5 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 States6 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 Statesa year ago
  • Deterrence

    Taiwan/ROC does not/ cannot reconquer the mainland/PRC. The US ought to sign a new treaty with Taiwan/ROC & be very specific that the US will come to the aid of Taiwan/ROC.

    The US expects its allies: Japan, South Korea, Australia & NATO, to come to our aid when the PRC attacks US territory/military.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    another RJF
    United States2 years ago

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Guests come from military, history, and policy circles, offering valuable context.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP. 508: Lessons from F-35 Accidents and Naval Aviation Safety
Q: What would you each advise the Navy to do differently based on your articles?
Rob advocates for viewing safety through a systems lens, strengthening the organizational learning chain, and moving beyond blaming individual pilots to address cultural and process flaws. Jeff emphasizes maintaining the health of the entire safety ecosystem—collecting, distributing, and enforcing best practices across the fleet, and using models like HVACS and Leveson's STAMP to inform design and decision-making.
EP. 507: Navy Manpower and the Future of the Force with the Hon. Ben Kohlmann, ASN M&RA
Q: How does your venture-capital and startup background influence Navy manpower strategies?
He argues that people are the core asset of any high-performance organization; the approach is to identify unique individual capabilities, deploy them to solve the right problems, and build teams that can move quickly, similar to how founders assemble and lead teams in startups.
EP. 507: Navy Manpower and the Future of the Force with the Hon. Ben Kohlmann, ASN M&RA
Q: What are your top priorities as ASN M&RA, and how do they relate to broader Navy goals?
Kohlmann cites three main priorities: reforming talent management across uniform and civilian sides, reinforcing a strong civilian workforce and shipyards, and delivering white-glove service to service members, including faster adjudication of administrative processes and better retention strategies.
EP. 506: The Stoic Anchor: Resilience, Readiness, and the Future of Naval Leadership
Q: What brought you to this project, and what excites you about it?
The project emerged from observing how Stoicism aligns with warrior toughness and resilience, offering a universal framework for ethics and meaning that can benefit both religious and unaffiliated service members across military education and leadership development.
EP. 506: The Stoic Anchor: Resilience, Readiness, and the Future of Naval Leadership
Q: What is spiritual readiness and how does it relate to warfighting and operational readiness?
Spiritual readiness is framed as inner strength drawn from a higher purpose, guiding Marines and sailors to act with courage, ethics, and resilience even under chaotic conditions, thereby supporting mission readiness.

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A press-like survey of maritime power, this show frequently centers on naval strategy, technology, and defense policy, with episodes exploring unmanned vessels, great-power competition, and naval history. Guests range from senior military and diplomatic figures to scholars and industry analysts, often tying historical lessons to contemporary naval doctrine and force structure. Notable strengths include candid discussions with high-ranking officers and historians, timely takes on current security challenges, and a clear emphasis on how technology and procurement shape future operations. Potential listeners who want practical insights for policy, defense procurement, or maritime strategy will likely find it valuable and informative.

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2. Robert Niewoehner
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4. Ben Kohlmann
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7. Matthew Krauss
8. Marcus Hidal

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