Every week, the Proceedings Podcast covers a wide range of topics and brings the pages of Proceedings and Naval History to life.
Join the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, and Editor-in-Chief of Naval History, Eric Mills, as they host a variety of Proceedings and Naval History authors and naval leaders “in the know” to discuss issues facing the Sea Services and explore the latest trending topics and stories from USNI News.
Whether you're a history major at the U.S. Naval Academy, or you just want to broaden your knowledge base, the best Naval History editions sponsored by the William M. Wood foundation are great for anyone looking to add naval history to their media diet. Join Naval History Editor-in-Chief Eric Mills as he dives into Naval History articles, offers first-person accounts, and discuss well known and not so well known events in naval history to help inform opinions by understanding naval historical context.
Episodes
EP. 444: Managing Maritime (In)Security on NATO’s Northern Flank
13 May 2025
To protect the strategically vital Baltic Sea, NATO must adopt a fully integrated strategy that combines resilience and deterrence. Host Bill Hamblet interviews Commander Stefan Lundqvist, Royal Swedish Navy, and Julian Pawlak about their article in the May issue.
EP. 443: Home Station C2 Will Help Win Future Wars
08 May 2025
EP. 442: Maneuver Warfare is More Than Rapid Movement
05 May 2025
EP. 441: The Admiral's Bookshelf
30 April 2025
Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press: The Admiral's Bookshelf, a compilation of his top 25 books for leadership and valuable life lessons.
EP. 440: Lincoln's Forgotten Walk
25 April 2025
A commemoration of Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Navy officers and sailors who walked him through Richmond in April 1865.
Host Eric Mills and Archivist Dr. Samuel Limneos from the Naval History and Heritage Command discuss his article in the April issue of Naval History magazine.
EP. 439: Disaster at the Dardanelles
17 April 2025
The submarine factor proved a key determinant in the outcome of the Battle of Gallipoli. Eric Mills talks with U.S. Air Force Captain Grant T. Willis about his recent article in Naval History.
EP. 438: Naval Aviation Year in Review
04 April 2025
Naval aviation and aircraft carriers remain indispensable elements of the 21st-century military. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Matt Wright about his article in the March issue of Proceedings.
EP. 437: Inside Submarine Construction with RDML Weeks
28 March 2025
EP. 436: Shareholder Interests Are At Odds with Navy Needs
18 March 2025
Bill Hamblet talks with Martin J. Bollinger about his recent article on Shipbuilding in the February issue of Proceedings.
EP. 435: Slicing and Dicing the Mercator Projection
17 March 2025
Retired Navy Captain Robert C. Rubel talks with Bill Hamblet about the geographical implications of naval strategy and global security.