
WARSHIPS POD aims to put a spotlight on the world’s navies and features warships past, present, and future. We’ll cover current defense issues alongside interviews and commentary on the Royal Navy, US Navy, and all other navies across the globe, as well as looking back at historical events.
This is the podcast for WARSHIPS International Fleet Review, a monthly magazine.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

Welcome to the second part of a Warships Pod special, with returning guest Lee Pilgrim and host Iain Ballantyne diving into the state of the Royal Navy today, its decline since the 1990s and where next.
Also in this episode, Iain and Lee consider th... more
In the first instalment of a two part discussion host Iain Ballantyne talks to returning guest Lee Pilgrim about the State of the Royal Navy and its decline over the past 20-30 years.
Topics they tackle in this initial helping include: the shortage ... more
Host Iain Ballantyne talks to guests Gary Blackburn and James Bosbotinis about the Iran War, including the Strait of Hormuz struggle, how the conflict could shatter NATO plus what it has revealed about the state of the Royal Navy.
Topics also touche... more
In this episode host Iain Ballantyne talks to guest Steve Kershaw, a former Royal Navy submarine officer, about his amazing career under the sea and his work today helping to bring about the UK’S ‘Hybrid Navy’ transformation.
Iain kicks off by askin... more
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Always enjoy listening to the podcast hearing about the events and historical escapades well presented with top class guests and just all round great shows
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I stumbled upon this podcast recently and enjoyed the discussion by the hosts and their guest(s) and I’d recommend it. I’ve learned a lot about a topic that interests me. Looking forward to more episodes.
An incredibly deep dive into the current news and world history through the lens of Naval affairs. I had previously not considered this angle and am so glad I found this new pod - I’m desperate for more!
Currently the mainstream news are becoming more editorialised and often distract the public with fleeting things in their fight with digital. IFR gives context, history and time to massive issues that are otherwise only given a few minutes.
This podcast is a good ship in a sea of jets ski... more
Interesting show, you learn something every ep, this bloke and his guests are gurus but easy to listen to and understand, insightful.
Great start to the podcast. Looking forward to more!
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The conversations center on naval power, defense strategy, and geopolitical currents shaping maritime security. Across recent episodes, hosts and guests dissect current events (Iran, NATO, UK and US naval posture), evolving technologies (drones, hybrids, sea power modernization), and historical naval narratives (U-boats, World War II, battleships' relevance). The show blends insider naval experience with academic history to explore what governs sea power and how nations defend maritime interests. A notable strength is weaving frontline operational insight with strategic context, often challenging conventional grand-strategy assumptions and highlighting the need for modernized fleets and coherent defense narratives. This mix makes it a stron... more
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Recent guests on Warships Pod include:
1. Lee Pilgrim
2. Gary Blackburn
3. Steve Kershaw
4. Roger Moorhouse
5. James Bosbotinis
6. David Blagden
7. David Murrin
8. Dr. Emma Salisbury
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